Who is Mohamed Soliman, man arrested for attack on Colorado Jewish gathering
A 45-year-old man, yelling "Free Palestine," threw a firebomb at people, injuring at least six, during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members in US's Colorado. Police arrested the suspect, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, for the alleged anti-Semitic attack, which the FBI has described as an act of "targeted terror".The attack occurred when a group participating in a 'Run For Their Lives' walk, aimed at raising awareness for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, gathered. Witnesses reported seeing Soliman throw Molotov cocktails and use a makeshift flamethrower at the crowd.advertisementDuring the assault, he was reportedly heard shouting "Free Palestine," "How many children you killed," "We have to end Zionists," and "They are killers".
Soliman was also injured and was taken to the hospital to be treated. No charges were immediately announced but officials said they expect to hold him 'fully accountable'. An FBI special agent said the suspect was in custody and there was no evidence at this time that he was connected to a wider group.An Islamist terrorist named Mohamad Soliman set Jews on fire in Boulder, Colorado.This is the second terrorist attack in 10 days in the US where the perpetrator screams 'Free Palestine'.It's time for 'Free Palestine' to be OFFICIALLY considered a terrorist chant. pic.twitter.com/ech7HFIUvQ— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) June 1, 2025The Boulder police are yet to provide further details about the suspect and officially ascertain the motive behind the attack.advertisementMeanwhile, the White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, posted on X that the man was a foreign national who "illegally overstayed (his) visa".According to CNN, Soliman was denied a visa in 2005 to enter the United States, and it is unclear when or how the suspect entered the country.Unconfirmed reports, citing senior Department of Homeland Security sources, suggest that Soliman is an Egyptian national who entered the US on a non-immigrant visa in 2022.The attack on the peaceful gathering comes just days after the fatal shooting in Washington of two Israeli embassy workers. FBI Director Kash Patel described the incident as a "targeted terror attack," and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said it appeared to be "a hate crime given the group that was targeted".
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