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Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate, state Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at an election-night watch party after winning the Democratic primary at Ace Eat Serve on June 30, 2026 in Denver, (Michael Ciaglo / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
July 1, 2026, 8:18 pm
Colorado’s pro-Israel, Jewish attorney general wins Democratic primary for governor
Phil Weiser, whose mother was born at Buchenwald two days after liberation, is seeking to replace current Colorado governor Jared Polis, also Jewish
By Kelly Hartog
A man affixes a bouquet of flowers to a makeshift memorial for victims of an attack outside of the Boulder County courthouse, June 3, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
June 1, 2026, 11:42 pm
US Jews mark a year since Colorado firebombing, but most Americans never heard of it
Blue Square polling finds that majority of US public is not familiar with deadly attacks on Jews, in line with other findings showing widespread ignorance about Holocaust, Israel
By Luke Tress
Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is seen as he launched an attack on demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages, at an outdoor mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (Lisa Turnquist via AP)
May 7, 2026, 11:55 pm
Firebomber sentenced to life without parole for deadly attack on Colorado hostage rally
Mohamed Soliman, 46, pleads guilty to 184 felony counts in state court but not guilty to federal hate crime charges, with his lawyers arguing ‘Zionists’ not protected class
By Agencies and ToI Staff
People attend a candlelight vigil at Lafayette Square across from the White House in Washington, on May 22, 2025, for the two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in a shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum the previous day. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
May 6, 2026, 1:06 pm
ADL: Antisemitic assaults in US hit record high in 2025 as overall incidents declined
In a year with 203 violent incidents, including the murders of three Jews, the total number of incidents dropped 33% from 2024’s record high
By Zev Stub
Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is seen as he launched an attack on demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages, at an outdoor mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (Lisa Turnquist via AP)
May 5, 2026, 3:59 am
Man to plead guilty in deadly Colorado firebombing attack on rally for Israeli hostages
Court documents show Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who faces possibility of life in prison, plans to take different approach in state case after pleading not guilty in federal one
By AP
People place flowers and an Israeli flag at the site of a deadly attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. (Chet Strange / Getty Images via AFP)
August 29, 2025, 10:21 pm
After deadly firebombing, Boulder hostage march forced to relocate as threats persist
Participants in march to raise awareness for plight of captives held by Hamas terrorists say pro-Palestinian demonstrators have shouted antisemitic invective, mentioned their kids
By Grace Gilson
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the suspect who allegedly attacked pro-Israel activists in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025. (Screen capture/X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 4, 2025, 3:03 am
US court says family of Boulder attacker who firebombed hostage rally can be deported
Decision overturns lower court’s ruling against expulsion of wife and 5 kids of Egyptian Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who were staying in the country illegally
By Grace Gilson
US security officers surround the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on May 22, 2025, following a shooting that killed two people outside the Capital Jewish Museum the day before. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
June 30, 2025, 11:54 pm
Trump administration releases $94 million in security grants for Jewish institutions
Remainder of funding is stalled, even as US Department of Homeland Security cites ‘deeply disturbing rise in antisemitic attacks’
By Grace Gilson
People place flowers and an Israeli flag at the site of a deadly attack outside the Boulder County Courthouse on June 2, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. (Chet Strange / Getty Images via AFP)
June 30, 2025, 10:45 pm
Karen Diamond, 82, dies of wounds sustained in Colorado attack on march for hostages
Horrified Jewish community mourns ‘cherished’ member, who dies weeks after suffering severe wounds in firebombing of pro-Israel rally
By AP, ToI Staff and JTA
Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is seen as he launched an attack on demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages, at an outdoor mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (Lisa Turnquist via AP)
June 28, 2025, 9:53 am
Man who threw Molotov cocktails at hostage protesters in Boulder pleads not guilty
Mohamed Sabry Soliman indicted last week on 12 hate crime counts; lawyer says assault isn’t a hate crime because alleged assault was politically motivated by suspect’s opposition to Zionism
By COLLEEN SLEVIN
Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is seen as he launched an attack on demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages, at an outdoor mall, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (Lisa Turnquist via AP)
June 26, 2025, 8:11 am
Man indicted on 12 hate crime charges for attack on Boulder rally for Gaza hostages
Mohamed Sabry Soliman accused of trying to kill eight people because of their support for Israel
By COLLEEN SLEVIN
US President Donald Trump pumps a fist as he boards Air Force One before departing for Camp David from the Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, June 8, 2025. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
June 9, 2025, 7:49 am
Trump travel ban comes into effect, with citizens from 12 nations barred from US
Move does not apply to athletes competing in 2026 soccer World Cup, which US is co-hosting with Canada and Mexico; diplomats from targeted countries also excluded
By AFP
Jeff Burak marches in Boulder, Colo., on Sunday, June 8, 2025, to call for the release of Israeli hostages. (AP/Thomas Peipert)
June 9, 2025, 7:00 am
Hundreds in Boulder walk in support of hostages week after fiery attack
Large crowd attends weekly event that normally draws a few dozen, as hostage relatives join annual festival to thank community for support following pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel firebombing
By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JESSE BEDAYN
Protesters rally in support of the hostages in Central Park, New York City, June 8, 2025. (Luke Tress/ Times of Israel)
June 8, 2025, 11:43 pm
Undeterred by Colorado attack, several hundred rally for hostages in NYC
More activists than usual attend the weekly rally in wake of Boulder firebombing; ‘We will not be stopped by hate,’ organizer tells crowd
By Luke Tress
An attendee drapes herself in an Israeli flag during a community gathering at the site of an antisemitic firebombing attack against people holding a demonstration for kidnapped Israeli citizens in Gaza in Boulder, Colorado, on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Chet Strange / AFP)
June 8, 2025, 8:51 am
Hostage advocacy group attacked in Boulder will be focus of local Jewish festival
Event set to take place for 30th year amid heightened security after Egyptian attacker threw Molotov cocktails at rally
By AP and ToI Staff
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