Boulder Leaders Join 500+ in Solidarity After Antisemitic Attack

In Boulder, Colorado, community leaders including Governor Jared Polis and Mayor Aaron Brockett, along with over 500 attendees, gathered to honor victims of a violent antisemitic attack on pro-Israel demonstrators. The attack, carried out by Mohammed Sabry Soliman who allegedly used Molotov cocktails and a flamethrower while shouting pro-Palestinian slogans, injured fifteen people and a dog during a peaceful protest. Boulder officials and the City Council condemned the violence as an act of terror and emphasized their commitment to supporting the Jewish community, upholding peaceful assembly, and ensuring justice. The attack has drawn national attention, with progressive Democrats such as Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib publicly denouncing antisemitism and expressing solidarity with victims. Community members and religious leaders voiced the need for enhanced security and unity to confront rising antisemitism. Boulder officials continue to work closely with law enforcement while pledging healing and resilience amid the community's grief.