Antisemitic Attack Injures Eight Including Holocaust Survivor in Colorado

A violent attack took place at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, where activists were demonstrating for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Eight people were injured, including a Holocaust survivor, who has been described as an exceptional and passionate advocate in her community. The attacker, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabri Soliman, an Egyptian national with an expired visa, used an improvised flamethrower and Molotov cocktails while shouting pro-Palestinian slogans. Authorities, including the FBI and federal police, are investigating the incident as a targeted act of terrorism. The attack occurred on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, and it has raised concerns nationwide about increasing antisemitic violence, prompting Jewish communities to take heightened security measures. Friends and community members expressed shock and sorrow, emphasizing the importance of maintaining values of nonviolence amid rising tensions.