An Egyptian national has been charged after firebombing a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, injuring 12 people, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor.
By Aniket Chakraborty
June 4, 2025
Mohamed Sabry Soliman used Molotov cocktails after visa restrictions barred him from legally buying firearms, say prosecutors.
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Soliman allegedly planned the attack for a year, delaying it until his daughter graduated high school, according to court records.
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Authorities said he screamed “Free Palestine” as he hurled two lit firebombs at elderly attendees gathered on Pearl Street Mall.
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Sixteen additional Molotov cocktails were found at the scene, along with gasoline canisters and a weed sprayer converted to a flammable weapon.
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Soliman had overstayed his tourist visa and was living illegally in Colorado with his wife and five children, DHS confirmed.
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Trump’s team swiftly responded, with Marco Rubio vowing deportation of “terrorists, their families, and sympathisers” in the U.S.
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The federal hate crime charge carries a life sentence; 16 attempted murder counts may total 384 years if convicted.
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Jewish groups call the incident a “targeted antisemitic terror attack,” echoing recent violence linked to global Israel-Gaza tensions.
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Boulder mourns, ICE intensifies immigration checks, and officials call for vigilance amid growing threats from lone-wolf extremists.