On Thursday, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following widespread criticism over her initial refusal to comment, The Hill reported.

Omar issued a statement Thursday condemning the fatal shooting only after criticism mounted over her earlier silence on the incident.

“I am appalled by the deadly shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum last night. Holding the victims, their families, and loved ones in my thoughts and prayers,” Omar posted on X. “Violence should have no place in our country,” she added.

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