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‘Only sane thing to do:’ Writings, interviews tied to suspect in Israeli embassy staffer killings show political activism

Rodriguez, a 31-year-old resident of Chicago, faces charges related to the fatal shooting of two employees from the Israeli embassy outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday.
Authorities launched an investigation after Rodriguez, known for his involvement in various political causes, allegedly claimed he was motivated by a US airman’s self-immolation protest against the Gaza conflict.
Rodriguez, a known political activist, criticized major corporations, American military interventions, and law enforcement misconduct in his writings posted the same day, which also endorsed armed resistance as the only reasonable response.
The letter bearing Rodriguez’s name expressed outrage over Israeli actions in Gaza and framed armed resistance as a valid protest method, with FBI assessing its authenticity soon.
The shooting prompted statements distancing activist groups from Rodriguez, while authorities continue investigating the case's implications amid public calls to end the Gaza conflict.

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