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Firebomb Attack at Boulder Pro-Israel Rally Injures Six; FBI Opens Terror Investigation

Authorities have arrested 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman following a firebombing that targeted demonstrators calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.

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Law enforcement officials dress to investigate after an attack on the Peark Street Mall Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Law enforcement officials investigate after an attack on the Pearl Street Mall Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Overview

  • Six participants aged 67 to 88 sustained burn injuries, with four treated at Boulder Community Hospital and two with severe wounds airlifted to a Denver medical center.
  • Authorities arrested Mohamed Sabry Soliman at the scene after witnesses saw him hurl Molotov cocktails and deploy a makeshift flamethrower.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel has affirmed a full investigation into what his office terms a “targeted terror attack” motivated by antisemitic sentiment tied to the Israel-Hamas war.
  • The violence unfolded at Pearl Street Mall during the weekly Run for Their Lives walk, where supporters gathered to demand the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
  • Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Jewish advocacy groups, including the Anti-Defamation League and the Israeli-American Council, condemned the assault as a hate-driven act and vowed accountability.