Illegally Present Attacker Injures Eight in Boulder Antisemitic Assault

A violent antisemitic attack occurred in Boulder, Colorado, when Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an illegal Egyptian national, used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary device during a pro-Israel demonstration, injuring eight people. The attack, which involved the suspect shouting 'Free Palestine,' has been labeled a targeted terrorist act by the FBI and is part of a broader wave of escalating antisemitic violence across the United States since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in 2023. Jewish community leaders and officials, including Ross Kaminsky and Julie Tilson Stanley, have expressed deep concern over the rising antisemitism and emphasized the need for increased security and community resilience. President Donald Trump and lawmakers have linked the attack to immigration and border security issues, criticizing current policies for allowing the suspect’s presence in the country. The Anti-Defamation League reported a 361% increase in antisemitic incidents following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, highlighting the dangerous climate fueling such violence. Community leaders like Rick Caruso have called for unity and stronger preventive measures to combat hate crimes and support affected communities.