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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Weeks before attack, Colorado terror suspect's daughter praised US for giving her future in medicine
Habiba Soliman, left, and Mohamed Soliman after the attack in Boulder (Image credits: X @KickRocks2025) Just weeks before her father's alleged " terror attack " in Colorado, Habiba Soliman, daughter of suspect Mohamed Soliman, had spoken about how moving to the United States had changed her life and allowed her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. In her application for the Best and Brightest award, she credited the family's move to the US for giving her that chance. 'Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me,' she wrote. 'I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of time,' she added.'Most importantly, I came to appreciate that family is the unchanging support.' Born in Egypt and raised in Kuwait , she said that Kuwait's residency laws prevented her from attending medical school there. She relocated to the US with her family two years ago and they settled near Colorado Springs, where she enrolled at the Thomas Maclaren School. Habiba said she was inspired to become a doctor after witnessing a surgery that helped her father walk again. Now, Habiba and her family are in US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) custody following her father's arrest for a violent antisemitic attack in Boulder on Sunday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Federal officials have confirmed that the family's visas have been revoked and they are facing expedited deportation. Soliman allegedly threw Molotov cocktails on Sunday at a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages, injuring 12 people and leaving one in critical condition. Unable to buy firearms due to his immigration status, he is accused of turning to homemade explosives and gasoline to carry out the assault. Authorities say Mohamed Soliman, who had overstayed his visa in March and was in the US illegally, had spent a year planning the attack. He reportedly waited until Habiba had graduated before carrying it out. The FBI and the White House have called the incident a hate-fueled terror attack. Soliman has been charged with federal hate crimes and attempted murder. According to court documents, he told authorities he wanted to 'kill all Zionist people,' that he 'wished they were all dead,' and that he would 'do it again' if he had the chance. Law enforcement sources said Soliman expected the attack to be a suicide mission. He left behind notes for his family, hidden in their apartment.
Daily Record
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Daughter of Colorado terror suspect said USA 'fundamentally changed me' in haunting post
Habiba Soliman, a top student who had only recently graduated high school, moved to the US from Kuwait with her family two years ago and quickly built a promising life near Colorado Springs Just weeks before her father was accused of perpetrating a dreadful terror attack during a tranquil protest in Colorado, Mohamed Soliman's daughter had penned her thoughts about how America had "fundamentally changed" her, while she chased aspirations to become a medic in the nation that her father reportedly grew to despise, as reported by the News York Post. Habiba Soliman, a high-flying student who had recently completed her A-levels, relocated from Kuwait to the United States with her relatives two years prior, where she swiftly established an impressive existence near Colorado Springs, highlighted in an effusive profile by the Denver Gazette. The young academic, born in Egypt and brought up largely in Kuwait, was honoured with the Gazette's "Best and Brightest" scholarship dedicated for exceptional senior students. Her tale formerly emblematic of optimism and ambition has taken on a dire twist, placing her and her loved ones at the heart of an alarming national security predicament. "Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me," Habiba recorded in her scholarship submission. "I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of crucially, I came to understand the constant support that family provides." Her motivation to study medicine in the US was ignited by a deeply intimate familial event - watching a surgical operation that enabled her father to resume walking, reports the Express. Mohamed Soliman, once an unassuming figure, is now charged with perpetrating a brutal, hate-driven assault that plunged a peaceful march in Boulder into chaos and flames, leaving 12 injured and one in critical condition. Following the incident, Soliman's wife, Habiba's mother, along with her four siblings, were detained by ICE, as officials revoked their visas and initiated swift deportation proceedings, according to law enforcement sources speaking to The Post. Soliman, 45, had been residing in the US unlawfully after his visa expired in March. Investigators now suspect he spent a year meticulously planning the attack, choosing to act only after his daughter finished high school. Barred from purchasing firearms due to his immigration status, Soliman is accused of resorting to Molotov cocktails and ignited petrol, which he dispensed from a hose in a premeditated act of terror. Harrowing video captured at the scene depicts him hurling antisemitic abuse as bystanders scatter in terror, some desperately trying to extinguish flames on scorched individuals. The White House and FBI have denounced the event as "an antisemitic terror attack," and Soliman is facing federal hate crime and attempted murder charges. Court filings reveal Soliman's harrowing admission regarding his motives for the attack. He reportedly told officers he aimed to "kill all Zionist people," expressed a desire for their death, and admitted he would repeat his actions if possible. It's reported that he anticipated the attack would result in his own demise, leaving farewell notes for his family concealed within their flat. This alarming case continues to unravel as federal investigators delve into what seems to be a premeditated, ideologically motivated act of aggression - all while the suspect's daughter had just recently celebrated a future moulded by the very nation her father now stands accused of attacking.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Daughter of alleged terrorist says 'America changed me' as family face fate
Habiba Soliman penned a glowing essay about how her life was transformed when she moved to the US from Kuwait with her family two years ago - but then her father allegedly launched a deadly anti-Semitic terror attack Just weeks before her father was accused of a brutal terror attack at a peaceful Colorado rally, Mohamed Soliman's daughter had penned heartfelt words about how the United States had "fundamentally changed" her as she chased her dream to become a medic in the nation her father reportedly grew to despise, according to the New York Post. Habiba Soliman, an exceptional student fresh out of high school, relocated from Kuwait to America with her kin two years prior and swiftly carved out an impressive existence close to Colorado Springs, as per a glowing piece in the Denver Gazette. The bright young woman, born in Egypt and brought up mainly in Kuwait, was honoured with the Denver Gazette's "Best and Brightest" scholarship for stellar seniors. Her tale, once a beacon of hope and ambition, has now taken a grim twist as she and her relatives are thrust into the heart of a national security horror story. "Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me," Habiba reflected in her scholarship submission. "I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of all, I realised that family is the constant pillar of support." Medical ambition Her aspiration to study medicine stateside was ignited by an intimate family experience - observing a surgical procedure that enabled her father to walk once more, reports the Express. Mohamed Soliman, once an unassuming figure, is now charged with a heinous hate-driven attack that plunged a peaceful march in Boulder into chaos and flames, leaving 12 injured and one person critically wounded. Following the incident, Soliman's wife, Habiba's mother, along with her four siblings, were detained by ICE, their visas revoked, and they now face swift deportation proceedings, according to law enforcement sources speaking to The Post. Soliman, 45, had been residing in the US unlawfully after his visa expired in March. Investigators suspect he spent a year planning the assault, choosing to act only after his daughter finished high school. Gun restriction Barred from purchasing firearms due to his immigration status, Soliman is accused of resorting to Molotov cocktails and ignited petrol, siphoned through a hose, in a premeditated act of terror. Horrifying footage captured Soliman hurling antisemitic abuse as terrified individuals scrambled to escape, some desperately trying to extinguish flames engulfing them. The White House and FBI have denounced the event as "an antisemitic terror attack," with Soliman facing federal hate crime and attempted murder charges. Wanted to 'kill Zionists' Court filings reveal Soliman's harrowing admission to police about his motives for the attack. He reportedly told officers he aimed to "kill all Zionist people," expressed a desire for their death, and admitted he would repeat his actions if possible. It's reported that he anticipated his own demise in the attack, leaving farewell letters for his family stashed away in their flat. This chilling case is still unravelling as federal investigators delve into what seems to be a premeditated act of violence driven by ideology - all while the accused man's daughter had just recently celebrated a future moulded by the very country her father stands accused of attacking.
Mint
3 days ago
- Health
- Mint
Colorado firebombing: In US for ‘dream' career, antisemitic attack suspect's daughter now faces deportation
Habiba Soliman, the daughter of Colorado antisemitic attack accused, moved to the United States two years ago to pursue her dream career in medicine. She could not have foreseen that her father's alleged antisemitic actions, occurring just after her graduation, would bring her ambitions to an abrupt end. Habiba Soliman, her mother and four other siblings are now Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, facing expedited deportation. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that federal officials are looking into whether the family of the suspect, Mohamed Soliman, was involved in the June 1 attack. They are being processed for expedited removal, according to Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson at the agency. The agency is 'investigating to what extent his family knew about this horrific attack, if they had any knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it,' Kristi Noem said in a video posted on social media. Habiba Soliman, originally from Egypt, spent the majority of her life in Kuwait before moving to the United States with her family around two years ago. She later enrolled at Thomas Maclaren School, where she was featured in a glowing Denver Gazette profile as a recipient of its 'Best and Brightest' scholarship for outstanding graduating seniors. According to Denver Gazette, Habiba decided to pursue medicine after seeing her father walk again following a surgery. 'Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me. I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of time. Most importantly, I came to appreciate that family is the unchanging support,' Habiba wrote. The family has been stripped of its visas after her father, Mohamed Soliman, threw two Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israeli crowd at an event in Boulder while yelling 'Free Palestine'. He faces a federal hate crime charge and dozens of state charges of attempted murder and attempted use of incendiary devices. A Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent involved in the case said the suspect told investigators he 'wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead.' He allegedly told authorities he'd been planning the attack for a year, but waited for his daughter to graduate from high school before striking.
New York Post
3 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Daughter of suspected Colorado terrorist Mohamed Soliman said ‘USA has fundamentally changed me' — and revealed why family moved here — weeks before firebombing
The daughter of Colorado terror suspect Mohamed Soliman suggested her family moved to the US so she could pursue a 'dream' career in medicine — professing America 'fundamentally changed me' just weeks before her father's heinous alleged attack that flew in the face of the country's core values. Habiba Soliman relocated from Kuwait to the US with her family two years ago and settled near Colorado Springs, where she enrolled at the Thomas Maclaren School, according to a glowing profile in the Denver Gazette about winners of its 'Best and Brightest' scholarship for graduating high school seniors. She was born in Egypt but spent most of her life living in Kuwait, according to the Gazette, and was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after watching the 'magic' of a surgery that allowed her father to walk again. Advertisement 3 Habiba Soliman suggested her family came to the US so she could study medicine. Instagram/Thomas MacLaren School Kuwaiti residency laws prevented Habiba from going to medical school, however, and it was her family's recent move to the US that allowed her dream to become a reality, she said in her 'Best and Brightest' application. 'Coming to the USA has fundamentally changed me,' Habiba wrote. 'I learned to adapt to new things even if it was hard. I learned to work under pressure and improve rapidly in a very short amount of time. Advertisement 'Most importantly, I came to appreciate that family is the unchanging support,' she added. But Habiba — along with her mother and her four siblings — is now in ICE custody after her father Mohamed Soliman was arrested in Boulder Sunday for hurling Molotov cocktails at a peaceful march honoring Israeli hostages, injuring 12 people and leaving one in critical condition. 3 Habiba's father Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly doused a Jewish march with flaming bombs. The family has been stripped of its visas and is expected to be deported through an expedited process, law enforcement sources told The Post. Advertisement Soliman — who was in the US illegally after overstaying a visa in March — allegedly spent a year plotting the attack, and waited until his daughter graduated high school to carry it out. He tried to buy guns during his planning but was unable to because of his illegal status, so he allegedly settled on using Molotov cocktails and flaming gasoline pumped from a hose to attack his victims. 3 Mohamed Soliman faces hate crime charges for the sickening attack. Boulder County Sheriff's Office/AFP via Getty Images Footage from the scene showed the 45-year-old leering over the chaos and screaming antisemitic slurs as marchers rushed to douse flames from the limp bodies of victims. Advertisement The attack was called 'an antisemitic terror attack' by the White House and FBI, and Soliman has been charged with federal hate crimes and attempted murder. After his arrest Soliman told police he wanted to 'kill all Zionist people,' that he 'wished they were all dead' and that he'd do it again if given the chance, according to court documents. He also expected the attack to be a suicide mission, and left notes for his family hidden in their apartment.
