Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, reached out directly to Yaron’s father after the incident. “A warrior on our diplomatic front that fell just like a soldier in the battlefield,” he said.
Sarah Milgrim, 26, had only recently relocated to Washington. She joined the embassy in late 2023, working in the public diplomacy department.
Before her diplomatic role, she worked at Tech2Peace, a nonprofit focused on dialogue and understanding between Israeli and Palestinian youth.
Her former colleagues described her as a bridge-builder, someone who believed that empathy and connection could lead to real change. Tributes for the couple have continued to pour in across social media and international diplomatic circles.
As investigations continue, officials have not yet confirmed a motive, though the suspect remains in custody and is expected to face federal charges.
Yaron and Sarah’s story has touched many—two young lives full of promise, cut short before they could take their next step together.
