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Boulder Community Holds Vigil After Firebombing Attack Injures 12

A vigil is set for victims of a firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, where 12 were injured during a pro-Israel rally.

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In Boulder, Colorado, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, attacked a pro-Israel rally with Molotov cocktails, injuring 12, including a Holocaust survivor. Authorities labeled it a targeted antisemitic attack, revealing Soliman had planned it for over a year. He expressed no remorse and is charged with attempted murder and federal hate crimes, held on a $10 million bond. His family, in ICE custody, faces potential deportation. A vigil is scheduled for Wednesday to support the victims, as the community grapples with the aftermath of the attack amid rising antisemitic violence linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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  • The articles highlight a troubling rise in antisemitism and violence against Jewish communities in the US, causing fear and anxiety.
  • Concerns about security and the need for urgent action are emphasized, reflecting a somber atmosphere in the community.
  • The narratives focus on the implications of hate crimes and the urgent need for national leadership to address rising antisemitism.

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Soliman's attack was motivated by anti-Israel sentiment. He targeted a pro-Israel rally and expressed a desire to harm Zionist people, having planned the attack for over a year.

Soliman is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and a federal hate crime count. He faces a total of 16 counts of attempted murder and is held on a $10 million bond.

Soliman's family is being held in ICE custody. Authorities are investigating whether they had any knowledge of or support for the attack. No criminal charges are pending against them.

Soliman entered the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa that expired in February 2023. He filed for asylum in September 2022 but was granted work authorization until March 2025.

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