Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, attacked a pro-Israel peace parade in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, injuring 12 people. He told authorities he planned to use a gun but was denied purchase due to not being a US citizen, leading him to use incendiary devices. Soliman, facing federal and state charges including attempted murder and a hate crime, expressed no regrets and stated his desire to kill "all Zionist people." The FBI classified it as a "targeted terror attack."
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national, attacked a pro-Israel peace parade in Boulder, Colorado, with Molotov cocktails, injuring 12 people. He told authorities he planned to use a gun but was denied purchase due to not being a US citizen, leading him to use incendiary devices. Soliman, facing federal and state charges including attempted murder and a hate crime, expressed no regrets and stated his desire to kill "all Zionist people." The FBI classified it as a "targeted terror attack."
Trending- 1 August 2022: Mohamed Sabry Soliman enters the US on a B-2 visitor visa.
- 2 Over a year prior to attack: Soliman plans the attack.
- 3 Sunday (June 1, 2025): Soliman attacks pro-Israel parade in Boulder, injuring 12.
- 4 Monday (June 2, 2025): News conference held, Soliman's motives revealed.
- 5 Tuesday (June 3, 2025): Soliman held on $10m bond.
- 6 Thursday (June 5, 2025): Next court hearing tentatively set.
- 12 people injured (6 hospitalized)
- Soliman facing 16 state counts of attempted murder, 18 counts related to incendiary devices, and a federal hate crime charge
- Soliman held on $10m bond
- Increased antisemitic violence in the US
What: Mohamed Sabry Soliman attacked a pro-Israel peace parade with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, injuring 12 people. He had planned to use a gun but was denied purchase due to his non-US citizen status.
When: Sunday (June 1, 2025); Soliman arrested Sunday; News conference Monday; Next court hearing tentatively Thursday. Attack planned for over a year. Article published June 3, 2025.
Where: Pearl Street pedestrian mall, downtown Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Why: Hatred towards "Zionist group" and desire "to kill all Zionist people," driven by the Israel-Gaza war. Inability to purchase a firearm due to immigration status led him to use Molotov cocktails.
How: Soliman used 18 Molotov cocktails (threw two) and a makeshift flamethrower against demonstrators. He yelled "Free Palestine." He had taken a concealed firearm class but was denied purchase.