Hate-Fueled Attack on Pro-Israel Rally in Colorado; 12 Injured, Including Holocaust Survivor

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, a horrific act of violence occurred in Boulder, Colorado, targeting pro-Israel demonstrators. Twelve people sustained injuries, one of whom was a Holocaust survivor. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the attack, stating, "This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the consequences of the Biden administration's failed policies." The alleged attacker, an Egyptian national who entered the US illegally in 2022, admitted to planning the attack for over a year and expressed a desire to kill all Zionist people. Federal hate crime charges have been filed. The incident underscores concerns about immigration policies and national security. President Trump's administration has implemented stricter border security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.