Egyptian National Attacks Boulder Protesters with Molotov Cocktails, Injuring 12

A terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, involving an Egyptian national who used Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower against pro-Israel demonstrators, has sparked intense political debate. The attacker, Mohamed Soliman, an illegal immigrant who overstayed his visa, was charged with federal hate crimes and state offenses after injuring multiple people while shouting antisemitic slogans. Rep. Jamie Raskin responded by calling for urgent gun control reforms, framing the attack as part of a broader epidemic of gun violence in the U.S., despite the attack involving incendiary devices rather than firearms. Critics argue Raskin’s focus on gun control is opportunistic and disconnected from the specifics of the attack, which involved illegal immigration and antisemitism rather than guns. The incident has also highlighted tensions around immigration policies, antisemitism, and political narratives, with some media figures controversially linking unrelated issues and questioning the motives of public figures. Overall, the Boulder attack has intensified national conversations on domestic terrorism, gun laws, and immigration enforcement.