The Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. is the

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of the

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to the

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. It is located at 3514 International Drive,

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, in the

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neighborhood.

History

The Ambassador is

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. In addition to the ambassador, the embassy includes 13 departments that seek to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Israel. These departments include the Defense and Armed Forces Attache, the Political Department, Congressional Affairs, Public Diplomacy, Defense and Armed Forces, Economic Mission, Commercial Mission, the Minister for Administrative Affairs and Consul, Police and Security, Academic Affairs, Cultural Affairs, Press Office, and Agriculture and Science. The embassy hosts numerous events for politicians and the general public throughout the year, including a celebration for

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, Israel's Independence Day. On February 25, 2024,

Aaron Bushnell On February 25, 2024, Aaron Bushnell, a 25-year-old serviceman of the United States Air Force, died after self-immolation, setting himself on fire outside the front gate of the Embassy of Israel, Washington, D.C., Embassy of Israel in Washingto ...

, a 25-year-old serviceman of the

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, died after

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, while

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the event, outside the front gate of the Embassy in protest of perceived

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and

United States support for Israel in the Gaza war Following the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel and the outbreak of the Gaza war, the United States has provided extensive military, diplomatic, and financial support to Israel throughout the Gaza war. This included rapid deployment of wars ...

. On May 21, 2025, two staff members were killed in a shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspected shooter chanted pro-Palestinian slogans after the shooting.

References

External links

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