Colorado Fire Attack Marks Rising Violence Targeting US Jews (1)

An attack that injured 12 people at a Colorado event in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza is intensifying fears over rising antisemitism and violence against Jews in the US.

Authorities on Sunday detained Mohamed Soliman for allegedly throwing two Molotov cocktails into a pro-Israel crowd and using a flamethrower at the event in Boulder. The suspect yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack, according to law enforcement.

He faces a federal hate crime charge and dozens of state charges of attempted murder and attempted use of incendiary devices. An FBI special agent involved in the case said the suspect told ...