Boulder Pro-Israel Rally Attack Highlights Antisemitism

A Molotov cocktail attack at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, injured 12 people and heightened fears over rising antisemitic violence in the United States. The attacker, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, targeted demonstrators advocating for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, reflecting a surge in antisemitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. Jewish community leaders in Boulder reported increased fear and isolation, while organizations like JEWISHcolorado and the Boulder Jewish Community Center responded by supporting victims and increasing security efforts. Nationally, 33% of American Jews reported being personally targeted by antisemitism in 2024, and more than half have changed their behavior out of fear. The attack has intensified criticism of political leaders for emphasizing immigration over antisemitism and has led to debate over the media's portrayal of such incidents. The Boulder incident is part of a broader pattern of escalating violence against Jewish communities across the country.