A shocking attack in Boulder, Colorado, during a pro-Israel demonstration has captivated national attention as the FBI reported that the suspect had been plotting the incident for a whole year. Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, an Egyptian national, has been charged with multiple crimes, including a federal hate crime, after allegedly tossing Molotov cocktails into a crowd, injuring eight participants.
The violent outburst occurred at an outdoor march organized by Run for Their Lives, aimed at raising awareness for Israeli hostages. Witnesses described chaos as Soliman shouted "Free Palestine" while launching his incendiary devices. Authorities found an unsettling stash of 16 unlit Molotov cocktails and a petrol sprayer nearby.
During a brief court appearance via video link, Soliman spoke only to confirm his identity. Investigators uncovered a chilling motive: he told police he had been plotting the attack to coincide with his daughter’s high school graduation, harboring the intention to "kill all Zionists." His prior research into making Molotov cocktails and firearms revealed a disturbing commitment to his plans.
Despite no prior warnings of risk from Soliman, he had lived in the U.S. since 2022 on an expired non-immigrant visa. Amid rising concerns over antisemitism, the Jewish community has faced a series of targeted attacks, making this incident particularly alarming. Lawmakers and community leaders are calling for a stronger security stance in response to this escalating violence.