Brutal Molotov attack in Boulder: Anti-Semitism is increasing!

Brutal Molotov attack in Boulder: Anti-Semitism is increasing!

Boulder, Colorado, USA - A brutal attack on a Jewish demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, has caused horror in the past few days. In the attack, which was carried out with Molotov cocktails, the number of injuries rose from eight to twelve. Four of these injuries have now been identified, including a Holocaust survivor who is over 80 years old. The alleged attacker, a 45-year-old Egyptian, was arrested at the scene and was illegally in the United States. He had planned the crime for over a year, with his original intention to acquire a weapon. During the attack, he called the slogan "Free Palestine" and threw two Molotow cocktails on the demonstrators who wanted to stand up for the release of Israeli hostages. In addition, witnesses reported the use of a flame thrower, which led to several people suffered.

according to ZVW found a total of 16 unused Molotow-Cocktails at the scene. The attacker is charged with the use of fire sets and attempted murder and could expect a lifelong prison sentence. The incident was classified by the FBI as a "targeted act of violence" and referred to by the US government as terror. In this context, President Trump criticized the migration policy of his predecessor Joe Biden.

increase in anti -Semitic incidents

The attack in Boulder is not isolated, but fits into a worrying trend. After Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the number of anti -Semitic incidents in the United States and worldwide rose sharply. In Germany, Jewish institutions are affected by similar attacks. In Berlin, more than 360 anti-Semitic crimes have been recorded in Berlin since the beginning of the Israel Gaza conflict, including 121 violent offenses. The majority of these incidents are Israel and shows that many Jewish people feel increasingly uncertain. Julia Kopp von Rias Berlin clearly links the escalation of anti -Semitic attacks in Berlin with the conflict in the Middle East.

in rbb is pointed out to the security adjustments of Jewish facilities in Berlin. Some houses of Jewish residents are now marked with Davidsternen to draw attention to the risks. The chairman of the Jewish community in Berlin, Gideon Joffe, has described increasing violence as a new dimension of anti -Semitism and demands more security measures.

The historical context of anti -Semitism

anti -Semitism is not a new phenomenon in the USA; In 2018, eleven people were killed in a violent attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh, which is still the deadliest attack on Jews in the history of the United States. Other anti -Semitic incidents, such as the attack on a kosher supermarket in Jersey City in 2019, illustrate the presence of anti -Semitic violence. According to the Federal Center for Political Education experienced the anti-Defamation League 2022 a record of 3,679 anti-Semitic incidents, which has been the highest number since the beginning of the surgery 1979.

historical anti -Semitism in the USA was long overcome. However, the events of the past few years, in particular September 11, 2001 and the rise of "new anti -Semitism", have changed this picture. Anti -Semitic stereotypes and conspiracy theories experienced a renaissance, while right -wing extremist groups that propagate anti -Semitism have had an increase since 2017.

This latest example of boulder and the associated developments in the United States and Germany illustrate the need for a critical examination of anti -Semitism and strengthening protective measures for Jewish communities worldwide.