On June ۱, ۲۰۲۵, at approximately ۱:۲۶ p.m. MDT, a violent attack occurred during a peaceful solidarity walk organized by the Boulder Jewish Community Center in Boulder, Colorado. The event, known as “Run For Their Lives”, aimed to raise awareness about Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
As participants moved through Pearl Street Mall, Mohamed Sabry Soliman (۴۵) attacked using a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails, shouting phrases like “Free Palestine” and “End Zionists”.
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Eight individuals between ages ۵۲ and ۸۸ were injured. Among them was an ۸۸-year-old Holocaust survivor and a University of Colorado professor. Two victims were airlifted to Aurora for critical burn treatment.
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The suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, is an Egyptian national who entered the U.S. in August ۲۰۲۲ on a B۱/B۲ visa, which expired in February ۲۰۲۳. He had been staying illegally since. He was injured and arrested at the scene.
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The FBI is treating the attack as ideologically driven terrorism. FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed this classification. Soliman faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and use of explosives.
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The incident sparked widespread condemnation. Colorado Governor Jared Polis called it a “hate-filled and antisemitic attack,” echoed by Israeli PM Netanyahu. Concerns about rising antisemitism and political violence have intensified.
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Authorities increased security around Jewish centers and places of worship. The attack renewed debate on immigration control and visa overstay monitoring. Investigations are ongoing.
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