Boulder Attack Suspect Charged Federal Hate Crime 12 Injured

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who entered the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa in August 2022 and was granted extended work authorization until 2025 under the Biden administration, allegedly carried out a violent attack on a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 people. Disguised as a gardener, Soliman threw two Molotov cocktails at protesters demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza, yelling "Free Palestine," and expressed no remorse, stating he wanted to kill all Zionist individuals and had planned the attack for over a year. Though he possessed 18 incendiary devices, he only used two, reportedly because he became scared and had never engaged in violence before. Authorities charged him with federal hate crimes and attempted murder, holding him on a $10 million cash-only bond, with additional charges expected. Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with some protesters catching fire and passersby helping to extinguish flames, while Soliman's motivations were linked to his belief that the demonstrators were encroaching on "Palestine." The incident has sparked criticism of immigration policies during the Biden administration, with commentators highlighting concerns about vetting and security.