Terror Strikes Boulder: 8 Injured in Firebomb Attack

Attack in Boulder, Colorado, injures 8 people at march for Israeli hostages

preCharge News COLORADO — On Sunday, June 1, 2025, a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, turned into a scene of chaos and terror. Participants gathered at the Pearl Street Mall to show solidarity with Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

The event, organized by “Run for Their Lives,” aimed to raise awareness about the hostages’ plight. However, the tranquility was shattered when a man attacked the crowd with incendiary devices.

The assailant, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, used a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails to assault the demonstrators. Witnesses reported that Soliman shouted “Free Palestine” and “End Zionists” during the attack. Eight individuals, aged between 52 and 88, sustained injuries, with one victim in critical condition.

Terror Strikes Boulder: Eight Injured in Firebomb Attack at Israeli Hostage Solidarity March

Immediate Response and Arrest

Emergency services responded swiftly, evacuating three blocks of the Pearl Street Mall and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. UCHealth confirmed that two victims were airlifted to its burn unit, while others received treatment at Boulder Community Health.

Soliman was apprehended at the scene and taken into custody. Authorities confirmed that he is an Egyptian national who entered the United States on a non-immigrant visa in 2022, which expired in February 2023. He had been residing in Colorado Springs prior to the attack.

Investigation and Official Statements

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is leading the investigation, classifying the incident as a targeted act of terrorism. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the attack was ideologically motivated, citing Soliman’s anti-Zionist statements during the assault.

Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn emphasized the collaborative efforts between local and federal agencies to ensure public safety and bring the perpetrator to justice. He urged the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

Community and International Reactions

The attack has drawn widespread condemnation from local and international leaders. Colorado Governor Jared Polis denounced the incident as a “heinous and targeted act on the Jewish community,” emphasizing that hate has no place in Colorado.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his outrage, stating that the victims were attacked “simply because they were Jews.” He called for the perpetrator to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Rabbi Israel Wilhelm, director of Chabad at the University of Colorado Boulder, revealed that one of the victims is an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, highlighting the profound impact of the attack on the community.

Rising Concerns Over Antisemitic Violence

This incident adds to a troubling trend of increasing antisemitic attacks in the United States. According to the Anti-Defamation League, there has been a significant rise in hate crimes targeting Jewish communities, with a 63% increase reported in recent months.

The Boulder attack underscores the urgent need for enhanced security measures and community awareness to combat hate-fueled violence. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to come forward.