The owner of Weathered Waves bar in Salt Lake City sparked controversy by posting on Instagram that no Zionists are allowed, equating Zionism with racism and white supremacy but claiming not to be antisemitic.

Amichai Oster, an Israeli-American soldier, was killed in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Salt Lake City's complex culture, influenced by Mormonism, is often stereotyped and misunderstood, with some like former mayor Rocky Anderson openly criticizing and challenging the Mormon Church.