‘Hate-fueled’ madman launches ‘targeted terror attack’ with Molotov cocktails — setting at least one victim ablaze — at Israeli hostages’ event in Boulder, Colorado
New York PostJUN 4
Eight Injured in Terror Attack at Boulder Pro-Israel Rally
Above: Law enforcement officials are on scene to investigate an attack on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1, 2025. Image copyright: Helen H. Richardson/Contributor/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
This is a dangerous escalation of antisemitic violence in America, directly resulting from months of anti-Israel propaganda and moral equivocation. The targeting of peaceful demonstrators advocating for hostage release shows how unchecked antisemitism has created an environment where physical attacks against Jews have become increasingly commonplace.
Left narrative
The incident reflects the broader context of escalating tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where peaceful protests have been met with government suppression and surveillance. The attack has occurred against a backdrop of increasing polarization, where both sides face mounting pressures and restrictions on their right to demonstrate.