2 more attacks on Jews heighten concerns about security in and around US synagogues
- On Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, a peaceful demonstration raising awareness of Gaza hostages was violently attacked, injuring twelve people.
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman informed investigators that he intended to target "Zionist people" and had been preparing for the assault over the course of a year, as detailed in court filings.
- This incident came shortly after a fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff near the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, as well as an arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor’s residence, highlighting an increase in antisemitic violence.
- Jewish leaders report a historic surge in antisemitic threats since the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, with threats to Jews tripling and increased security at communal institutions.
- These incidents have heightened fear among Jewish Americans, prompting fundraisers for security and trauma support, while leaders emphasize antisemitism as a broader societal issue.
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Recent attacks on Jews put focus on security
For the leaders of U.S. Jewish institutions, the recent attacks in Boulder, Colorado, and Washington, D.C., are stark reminders of their responsibility to remain vigilant despite years of hardening their security measures and trying to keep their people safe.
FBI, DHS warn public of 'elevated threat' to Jewish community in wake of recent attacks
The FBI and DHS officials warned that the war in Israel could inspire even more violent attacks in the future, and urged Americans to "remain vigilant" and "report any threats of violence or suspicious activity to law enforcement."
FBI issues alert after attacks on Jewish, Israeli communities
The FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an alert after violent attacks on Jewish and Israeli communities. Incidents in Colorado and Washington D.C. have prompted federal warnings about rising threats of violence linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Anti-Israel Animus, Propaganda Is Leading to Violence Against Jews, Experts Warn
Police officers gather on Pearl Street in front of the Boulder County Courthouse, the scene of an attack that injured multiple people, in Boulder, Colorado, US, June 2, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Mark Makela Hatred for Israel, often motivated by the spread of misinformation about the Jewish state’s history and conduct in Gaza, is fueling violence against Jews in the US and elsewhere, according to experts who spoke with The Algemeiner. On Sunday, an as…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a public service announcement this Friday to alert the Jewish and Israeli communities in the United States of America to possible security risks, amid tensions related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.Read more]]>
FBI and DHS Warn of ‘Elevated Threat’ to Jewish Community After Boulder, DC Attacks
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned of an “elevated threat” to the U.S. Jewish community following an attack last weekend in Boulder, Colorado, and last month’s killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington. In a bulletin issued on Thursday, the agencies said that the Israel-Hamas conflict “may motivate other violent extremists and hate crime perpetrators with similar grievances to conduct violence against Jewish and Israe…
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