Man Indicted on 12 Hate Crime Charges for Boulder Attack on Pro-Israel Demonstration
Mohamed Soliman faces 12 hate crime charges for attacking a Boulder demonstration supporting Israeli hostages, using Molotov cocktails and expressing anti-Zionist sentiments.
Anti-Israel Colorado terrorist attack suspect charged with hate crimes
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Overview
- Mohamed Soliman, an Egyptian national, was indicted on 12 hate crime charges for attacking a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado.
- The attack involved Molotov cocktails and was aimed at participants of the 'Run For Their Lives' group supporting Israeli hostages.
- Initially charged with one hate crime, Soliman's charges were escalated by a federal grand jury due to the severity of the attack.
- Authorities discovered anti-Zionist documents in Soliman's vehicle, indicating premeditated intentions to target pro-Israel events.
- Soliman had reportedly planned the attack for over a year, expressing a desire for revenge against those supporting Israel.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the incident as a serious hate crime, emphasizing the suspect's intent and actions. They highlight the escalation of charges and the suspect's background, suggesting a broader context of anti-Zionism. The tone reflects concern over rising violence and the implications for community safety and cohesion.
A man in Boulder, Colorado has been indicted on 12 hate crime charges for attacking a demonstration in support of Israeli hostages with Molotov cocktails.
Soliman was initially charged with one hate crime count in federal court, which was later increased by a federal grand jury in the June 1 attack on demonstrators.
Soliman intended to kill participants at the demonstration on Boulder's Pearl Street pedestrian mall, according to the indictment and investigators.
He disguised himself as a gardener wearing a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack.
Federal authorities confirm that Soliman, an Egyptian national, has been residing in the U.S. unlawfully with his family.
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Center (3)
"…The indictment accuses Soliman of trying to kill eight people who were hurt by the Molotov cocktails and targeting them because of their perceived or actual national origin."
ABC News·6d·"…The indictment accuses Soliman of trying to kill eight people who were hurt by the Molotov cocktails and targeting them because of their perceived or actual national origin."
Associated Press·6d·"…The attack left 15 people and one dog injured."
CBS News·6d·FAQ
Mohamed Soliman is a 45-year-old Egyptian national who attacked a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, motivated by anti-Zionist sentiments and a desire for revenge against those supporting Israel. Authorities found anti-Zionist documents in his vehicle, indicating premeditated intentions to target pro-Israel events, and he had reportedly planned the attack for over a year.
Mohamed Soliman has been indicted on 12 federal hate crime charges for his attack on the Boulder demonstration. Additionally, at the state level, he faces 118 criminal charges including 28 counts of attempted murder.
During the attack, Mohamed Soliman used Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower to assault participants of the weekly 'Run For Their Lives' demonstration supporting Israeli hostages. He shouted "Free Palestine" while throwing incendiary devices into the crowd, injuring at least fifteen people and a dog, with at least eight hospitalized due to burns and other injuries.
Mohamed Soliman entered the United States in August 2022 on a tourist visa which expired in February 2023, after which he remained illegally. He filed for asylum in September 2022, but the status of that claim is unclear.
Authorities are investigating the attack as an act of terrorism and have charged Mohamed Soliman with multiple hate crimes and attempted murder counts, underlining the severity and targeted nature of the assault on pro-Israel demonstrators.
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