Perpetrator Identified in Flamethrower Attack at Pro-Israel Event in Colorado

• Flamethrower Attack Perpetrator Identified
• Six Injured at Jewish Event
• Being Investigated as Terrorism

According to EFE, federal authorities in the United States have identified the perpetrator of Sunday’s attack during a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado.

The attacker was identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, who used a homemade flamethrower to assault a group of people gathered in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

The FBI reported that the incident, which left six people injured, is being treated as a possible act of terrorism.

FBI Special Agent Mark Michalek stated that during the attack, Soliman shouted the slogan “Free Palestine,” indicating a possible ideological motive.

Flamethrower Attack Left Six Injured, All Elderly

The victims, aged between 67 and 88, were participating in a walk organized by Jewish organizations in the Pearl Street area, in the heart of Boulder.

The incident occurred around 1:00 p.m., when the attacker approached the group and activated the incendiary device he was carrying.

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The FBI described the action as an intentional act of violence and stated that it is collecting evidence to support formal charges against the suspect.

Boulder District Attorney Michael Dougherty confirmed that charges will be filed against Mohamed Sabry Soliman in the coming days, though he did not specify which charges exactly.

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Dougherty noted that a broad range of offenses are being considered, including those related to terrorism and hate crimes.

The official called for community unity in the face of such attacks, which aim to spread fear and division, according to BBC.

FBI Director Kash Patel released a statement describing the attack as “a deliberate act of terrorism.”

The Jewish community in Colorado, which has organized similar walks since the conflict in Gaza escalated in October, condemned the attack and called for increased protection at future events.

?????? | BREAKING — The FBI confirms that Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, shouted “Free Palestine” while attacking participants of a peaceful walk in Boulder with homemade flamethrowers; six elderly people were injured, and it is being investigated as a terrorist act. pic.twitter.com/1exu1lw0lm
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Political and Community Reactions After the Attack

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which defends the rights of the Jewish community, stated that the attack occurred at a public event aimed at calling for the release of Israeli hostages.

Local and national politicians also reacted after the facts became known.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis expressed solidarity with the victims and condemned the incident, calling it an “intolerable act of hate.”

Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic leader in the House of Representatives, went further and denounced the attack at the Pro-Israel march as a clear expression of antisemitism.

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“Antisemitism is a threat that cannot be ignored or normalized,” Jeffries said in a public statement.

The attack in Boulder comes amid rising tension over the Middle East conflict and a spike in hate-motivated incidents within the United States.

Just days earlier, two Israeli embassy officials in Washington, D.C., were killed by a man who also expressed support for the Palestinian cause.

Although the cases do not appear to be directly connected, authorities are paying closer attention to possible patterns of political radicalization.

BREAKING: Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is an illegal immigrant from Egypt who entered the U.S. under the Biden administration, three sources say. pic.twitter.com/iongzfbdgz
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Vigils in Solidarity

The FBI said it will continue investigating whether Soliman acted alone or may have ties to extremist groups.

The victims of the Boulder attack are still recovering from their injuries, and no deaths have been reported at this time.

The local community has begun organizing vigils in solidarity with those affected and has called for a comprehensive response to hate-driven speech.

The case of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, now in custody, is expected to set a precedent in how ideologically motivated violent acts are prosecuted in the country, according to EFE and BBC.