Boulder Flamethrower Attack: Hate Crime, 12 Injured

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national who overstayed his U.S. visa, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and a federal hate crime after attacking a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower. The assault injured 12 people, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, as Soliman shouted 'Free Palestine' and targeted the 'Run for Their Lives' march. Authorities say Soliman meticulously planned the attack for over a year but delayed it until after his daughter's graduation, intending to kill all participants. Investigators found unused firebombs, gasoline containers, and documents referencing Israel, Palestine, and USAID in his car, though he was not connected to the agency. The Jewish community and leaders nationwide expressed shock but affirmed their resolve to continue peaceful demonstrations and advocate for Israeli hostages. Soliman remains in custody and faces up to 192 years in prison if convicted.