Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, faces multiple charges after allegedly injuring eight people during a planned attack against pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. Court documents reveal his year-long intention to target these individuals, highlighting the ongoing violence against the Jewish community in the U.S.
Colorado Molotov Cocktails Attack Planned for a Year, Says FBI
Colorado Molotov Cocktails Attack Planned for a Year, Says FBI
A man targeted pro-Israel demonstrators in Colorado with incendiary devices, revealing a year-long plotting to execute his hate-fueled act.
A man accused of launching a premeditated assault on pro-Israel demonstrators in Colorado has been charged with multiple crimes, including a federal hate crime. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, is said to have prepared for over a year before he threw Molotov cocktails into a crowd on Sunday during a rally for Israeli hostages in Boulder.
Authorities reported that Soliman, an Egyptian national residing in Colorado Springs, approached the group at Pearl Street Mall while shouting "Free Palestine." This horrifying act resulted in injuries to eight demonstrators, with four individuals taken to the hospital in serious condition.
In a search of Soliman's vicinity, officials discovered 16 unlit Molotov cocktails, a backpack sprayer of octane gasoline, and evidence suggesting he had scoured online for how to craft incendiary devices. His attack coincided with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot and has been described as part of a troubling trend targeting the Jewish community amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
During a court appearance, Soliman remained largely silent but affirmed a few procedural inquiries. He reportedly identified his motive during a police interview, stating his desire to "kill all Zionists" and reiterating an intention to repeat such acts in the future.
As his case continues to unfold, the FBI has emphasized that Soliman was acting alone and had no known prior threats against him. The formal filing of charges is scheduled for Thursday, which marks the next step in holding him accountable. Calls from officials, including Acting US Attorney J Bishop Grewell, have underscored the need for vigilance against hate-driven violence in communities across the nation.
Adding to the national dialogue surrounding this attack, former President Donald Trump and various political leaders stressed the urgency of securing U.S. borders against individuals deemed as threats. With rising antisemitism alarmingly on public display, recent acts of violence targeting the Jewish community, combined with Soliman's attack, have raised significant concerns over safety and unity in America.
