Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, allegedly carried out a firebomb attack on a peaceful pro-Israel protest in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 people. Soliman reportedly told officials he targeted the 'Zionist group' to stop them from taking 'our land' (Palestine) and had planned the attack for a year. His work authorization, granted by the Biden administration, had expired two months prior to the attack.
Timeline exposes Boulder suspect's movements before allegedly carrying out firebomb attack on pro-Israel group
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, allegedly carried out a firebomb attack on a peaceful pro-Israel protest in Boulder, Colorado, injuring 12 people. Soliman reportedly told officials he targeted the 'Zionist group' to stop them from taking 'our land' (Palestine) and had planned the attack for a year. His work authorization, granted by the Biden administration, had expired two months prior to the attack.
Trending- 1 August 27, 2022: Soliman flew into Los Angeles International Airport on a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa
- 2 February 26, 2023: Soliman's B1/B2 visa was set to expire, but he didn't leave the country
- 3 March 29, 2023: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services gave Soliman work authorization
- 4 Spring 2023: Soliman began driving for Uber
- 5 May 2023 to August 2023: Soliman worked at Veros Health
- 6 March 2025: Soliman's work authorization ended
- 7 Sunday: Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the pro-Israel group 'Run for Their Lives', injuring 12 people
- 8 Soliman was charged with multiple felonies
- 12 people injured in the attack
- Mohamed Sabry Soliman charged with first-degree murder, crimes against at-risk adults/elderly, first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit felonies, and use of explosives or incendiary devices during a felony
- Concerns raised about the Biden administration's vetting process for immigrants
What: Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly carried out a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel protest, injuring 12 people.
When: Sunday (attack); August 27, 2022 (Soliman arrived in US); February 26, 2023 (visa expiration); March 29, 2023 (work authorization granted); Spring 2023 (began driving for Uber); May 2023 to August 2023 (worked at Veros Health); March 2025 (work authorization ended).
Where: Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Why: Soliman allegedly targeted a 'Zionist group' because he wanted to stop them from taking over 'our land,' which he identified as 'Palestine.' He claimed to have been planning the attack for a year.
How: Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at the pro-Israel group 'Run for Their Lives.'