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02-06-2025
A man attacked a weekly pro-hostage Jewish gathering in Boulder, Colorado, using a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, injuring at least eight people aged 52 to 88. The FBI identified the suspect as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who allegedly shouted “Free Palestine!” during the assault. Soliman had previously sought U.S. asylum and reportedly overstayed a tourist visa; details of his entry remain unclear. Officials labeled the incident an antisemitic act of terror, prompting condemnations from political and Jewish community leaders and renewed calls for stronger measures against antisemitism, including increased security funding and enhanced federal efforts to counter domestic extremism. Colorado’s governor said the suspect was apprehended and outlined ongoing state security initiatives. Witnesses described severe burn injuries at the scene.
Entities: Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, FBI, antisemitism, pro-hostage Jewish gathering • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
Eight people were injured in an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, where a suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into a crowd while shouting “Free Palestine,” according to the FBI. Video shows the suspect, who is now in custody.
Entities: Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, FBI, CNN, antisemitic attack • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
Six people were injured in Boulder, Colorado, in what officials call an antisemitic attack. Police say 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, now in custody, used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into a crowd while shouting “Free Palestine,” according to the FBI. A CNN video shows scenes moments after the attack and the suspect.
Entities: Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, FBI, CNN, antisemitic attack • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
A series of violent incidents — including an attack on pro-hostage marchers in Boulder, the killing of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, and an arson at Pennsylvania’s governor’s mansion — has intensified fear among American Jews. Authorities say suspects referenced “Free Palestine” or opposition to Israel, heightening concerns about left-wing political violence amid the Gaza war, even as experts note right-wing antisemitism remains a major threat. Jewish leaders warn that anti-Israel rhetoric is increasingly crossing into antisemitism, with the ADL reporting record incidents in 2023 and a majority now tied to Israel/Zionism. Communities, including in Boulder, report escalating hostility at civic meetings and online. The attacks have also become a political flashpoint, with Donald Trump condemning the violence while critics note his policies have sometimes undermined security funding for Jewish institutions.
Entities: American Jews, Boulder, Israeli Embassy, Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion, Anti-Defamation League (ADL) • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
The Boulder attack suspect, Egyptian national Mohamed Sabry Soliman, entered the U.S. legally on a tourist visa in August 2022, later applied for asylum, and received a work permit in March 2023 that has since expired while his asylum case remains pending. His case underscores a large, often overlooked share of undocumented immigrants who overstay visas rather than cross the border illegally. DHS estimated about 400,000 overstays in fiscal 2023; roughly 40% of undocumented immigrants are visa overstays, per the Center for Migration Studies. Experts note overstays are hard to track and historically a lower enforcement priority, contributing to their lower visibility in political debates compared with border crossers.
Entities: Mohamed Sabry Soliman, Boulder, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Center for Migration Studies, visa overstays • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
A weekly pro-hostage march in Boulder, Colorado, was attacked by a man using a makeshift flamethrower, injuring six people aged 67 to 88; two were airlifted to a Denver burn unit. The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” and threw an incendiary device before being arrested. Authorities, including the F.B.I., are investigating the incident as a likely hate crime targeting a peaceful Jewish community gathering. Boulder’s mayor condemned the attack; charges are pending, and the weekly walk has been canceled indefinitely.
Entities: Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, F.B.I., Boulder mayor, Israeli hostages • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
02-06-2025
Authorities are investigating a suspected terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, where a man used a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device against participants at a peaceful “Run for Their Lives” event honoring Israeli hostages. Six people, ages 67 to 88, were hospitalized, two in serious condition. Witnesses said the attacker, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, shouted “Free Palestine” during the assault. He was taken into custody; charges are pending. The FBI called it a targeted act of violence, with no immediate links to organized groups. Colorado’s attorney general said it appears to be a hate crime. The incident heightens concerns within the U.S. Jewish community amid recent violent episodes.
Entities: Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, FBI, Colorado Attorney General, Run for Their Lives event • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
