The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 22nd, 2025: Who Is Pro-Palestine Activist Who Killed 2 Israelis In DC? & UK Suspends Trade Talks, Sanctions Israel Over Gaza Campaign
May 22, 2025
A shocking attack in Washington, D.C. claimed the lives of two Israeli embassy staff members, allegedly by a far-left activist shouting pro-Palestine slogans. The incident has sparked intense discussions about antisemitism and extremist violence. Meanwhile, the UK government has suspended trade talks with Israel and imposed sanctions on West Bank settlers due to escalating military actions in Gaza. With increasing tensions, lawmakers are calling for stronger steps, including acknowledgment of Palestinian statehood.
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Pro-Palestine DC Embassy Shooting
- Two Israeli embassy staff, Yaron Lashinsky and Sarah Milgram, were killed in a pro-Palestine motivated shooting in DC.
- The shooter, Elias Rodriguez, shouted "Free Palestine" during arrest and pretended to be a witness at the event.
BRICS Plans Currency Reset
- BRICS nations plan a 'Rio Reset' to dethrone the US dollar as global currency.
- This marks a pivotal shift that could devalue the dollar and reshape global economics.
UK Sanctions Israel Over Gaza
- The UK suspended trade talks with Israel over Gaza, sanctioning settlers for expanding the military campaign.
- The UK and EU pressures contrast with the US, which criticized UK and French critiques as hypocritical.