Colorado’s Jewish and Palestinian leaders “cautiously optimistic” as cease-fire holds

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Abdullah Elagha speaks during a protest, call for a ceasefire in Gaza as Gov. Jared Polis gives his annual State of the State address inside the Colorado State Capitol. Jan. 11, 2024.


Flowers and flags adorn a makeshift memorial in Boulder
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Flowers and flags adorn a makeshift memorial beside Pearl Street in Boulder, Thursday, June 5, 2025, after what police describe as a terrorist attack against a “Run For Their Lives” group in Boulder on Sunday.

woman wearing hijab standing up wearing blue suit
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Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty (center) marches in a Walk For Their Lives demonstration during the Boulder Jewish Festival. June 8, 2025.