Congress Condemns Antisemitic Attacks, Honors Victims in House Floor Remarks

Antisemitic Attack in Boulder, Colorado

• 🎯 A heinous and horrific act of terror occurred in Boulder, Colorado, targeting Jewish constituents during a peaceful walk and vigil.
• 💥 The victims were attempting to call for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza when they were ambushed and attacked with Molotov cocktails and incendiary devices.
• 🕯️ The attack is described as a brutal, horrific, and antisemitic act of violence, occurring on the eve of the holiday of Shioad.

Honoring Victims Sarah Mgrouf and Yaron Lishinsky

• 🕊️ Remarks were made to honor Sarah Mgrouf and her partner, Yaron Lishinsky, who were tragically killed in an antisemitic attack outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in D.C.
• 🏫 Sarah Mgrouf, a resident of Kansas, was a devoted member of her synagogue and dedicated to building understanding between Israel and the United States.
• 💔 The hateful and targeted violence against them is deemed heartbreaking and unacceptable.

Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism

• 📈 There is a deeply disturbing rise in acts of hate and antisemitism across the country.
• ✊ Lawmakers expressed a commitment to standing with the Jewish community and supporting the victims and their families.
• 🌍 The speakers vowed to recommit to creating a world where no one fears for their safety due to their identity.

Moment of Silence on the House Floor

• 🙏 Colleagues were asked to join in a moment of silence to honor the lives of the victims.
• 🗣️ The remarks underscored the need to do more to stop hatred and violence, particularly antisemitism.