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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Wyoming Valley Jewish community issues response to attack in Boulder, Colorado
Jun. 2—KINGSTON — The Wyoming Valley Jewish community has issued a response to the recent attack in Boulder, Colorado. The statement was released by David E. Schwager, Esq., Chair, Community Relations Council, and Jane Messinger, President, Friedman JCC. The response "We in the Wyoming Valley Jewish community are horrified by the attack in Boulder, Colorado, targeting an event in support of the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas. This 'Run for Their Lives' event suffered an attack in which a makeshift flamethrower and multiple Molotov cocktails directed at participants, causing multiple injuries. "This follows the deadly antisemitic shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, just days ago and the fire-bombing of Gov. Josh Shapiro's home in Harrisburg on Passover in April. "Make no mistake, if and when Jews are targeted to protest Israel's actions, it should clearly and unequivocally be understood and condemned as antisemitism. "These attacks come alongside a broader rise in antisemitism, from hate crimes targeting Jews walking down the street, to efforts to marginalize, isolate, and discriminate against Jews, to antisemitic and white supremacist mass violence targeting synagogues and other spaces. "The Jewish community across the country was already feeling incredibly vulnerable following years of this increasingly normalized antisemitism. These recent attacks only compound that fear. "Anyone who claims to care about fundamental civil and human rights must speak out against this hate and violence, no matter where it comes from." About the Friedman JCC The Friedman Jewish Community Center is dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Offering a wide range of programs and services to individuals and families of all faiths and backgrounds, the Friedman JCC is committed to fostering a sense of community, promoting health and wellness, and enriching lives through cultural, educational and recreational activities. — Staff Report
West Australian
3 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Boulder Colorado molotov attack suspect planned assault for a year, waited til daughter graduated, FBI says
The suspect accused of attacking a pro-Israeli rally in Boulder, Colorado, had been planning the assault for a year according to new details released by the FBI. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is being held on a range of charges, including assault, use of explosives, and murder in the first degree, though police have said no victims were killed in Sunday's attack. The FBI affidavit states that Soliman told investigators he 'had been planning the attack for a year and was waiting until after his daughter graduated to conduct the attack.' His daughter's graduation ceremony occurred just days before the incident. Soliman arrived at the scene at 12.55pm, waiting for the 'Run for Their Lives' group before launching his attack, targeting what he described as 'Zionists,' and telling police he would 'conduct the attack again' if given the chance. The attack took place at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, a busy pedestrian area near the University of Colorado, during an event organised by Run for Their Lives, a group focused on raising awareness about hostages taken after Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel. Witnesses reported that Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and threw incendiary devices into the crowd, shouting 'Free Palestine!' according to the FBI, which called the incident a 'targeted terror attack'. Police say Soliman threw two lit Molotov cocktails at individuals in the gathering, causing burn injuries to eight people, four men and four women, aged between 52 and 88. Among the victims was an 88-year-old Holocaust refugee, according to Rabbi Yisroel Wilhelm, the Chabad director at the University of Colorado, Boulder. At the time of his arrest, Soliman was found with at least 14 unused Molotov cocktails, a backpack weed sprayer filled with octane gasoline, a red gas container, and paperwork referencing 'Israel,' 'Palestine,' and 'USAID'. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that such attacks would not be tolerated. 'This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland,' he said. Soliman's most recent job was as an Uber driver, and he had previously worked at Veros Health on a visa that expired in March 2025. Official records show he had overstayed his visa and his work permit had expired. 'There are millions of individuals like this that we are attempting to locate from the past administration that weren't properly screened that were allowed in,' said Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, at a Boston press conference. Federal prosecutors have charged Soliman with a hate crime offence involving the actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin of his victims. 'No American should experience violence motivated by hatred based on their faith or national origin, and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice will act swiftly and decisively to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice. There can be zero tolerance for such acts in our great nation,' said US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon. The attack was the latest act of violence aimed at Jewish people in the US linked to outrage over Israel's escalating military offensive in the Gaza Strip. It followed the fatal shooting of two Israel embassy aides that took place outside Washington DC's Capital Jewish Museum last month. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the attack, linking it to recent violence against Jewish Americans: 'This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe'. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the administration's stance, saying, 'Rest assured to all Jewish Americans across our great country, this president has your back. He's not going to allow anyone to take part in violent terrorism in our county. These individuals are going to be deported and we're not going to tolerate such violence in our country'. Court documents reveal that Soliman left hidden messages for his family on an iPhone and kept a journal at his Colorado Springs home, which he shared with his wife and five children. After his arrest, Soliman's wife turned the iPhone over to police. Soliman is being held on $10 million bail and his court hearing has been delayed.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
FBI: Colorado suspect waited until his daughter graduated
The suspect accused of attacking a pro-Israeli rally in Boulder, Colorado, had been planning the assault for a year according to new details released by the FBI. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, is being held on a range of charges, including assault, use of explosives, and murder in the first degree, though police have said no victims were killed in Sunday's attack. The FBI affidavit states that Soliman told investigators he 'had been planning the attack for a year and was waiting until after his daughter graduated to conduct the attack.' His daughter's graduation ceremony occurred just days before the incident. Soliman arrived at the scene at 12.55pm, waiting for the 'Run for Their Lives' group before launching his attack, targeting what he described as 'Zionists,' and telling police he would 'conduct the attack again' if given the chance. The attack took place at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, a busy pedestrian area near the University of Colorado, during an event organised by Run for Their Lives, a group focused on raising awareness about hostages taken after Hamas' 2023 attack on Israel. Witnesses reported that Soliman used a makeshift flamethrower and threw incendiary devices into the crowd, shouting 'Free Palestine!' according to the FBI, which called the incident a 'targeted terror attack'. Police say Soliman threw two lit Molotov cocktails at individuals in the gathering, causing burn injuries to eight people, four men and four women, aged between 52 and 88. Among the victims was an 88-year-old Holocaust refugee, according to Rabbi Yisroel Wilhelm, the Chabad director at the University of Colorado, Boulder. At the time of his arrest, Soliman was found with at least 14 unused Molotov cocktails, a backpack weed sprayer filled with octane gasoline, a red gas container, and paperwork referencing 'Israel,' 'Palestine,' and 'USAID'. US President Donald Trump said in a social media post that such attacks would not be tolerated. 'This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland,' he said. Soliman's most recent job was as an Uber driver, and he had previously worked at Veros Health on a visa that expired in March 2025. Official records show he had overstayed his visa and his work permit had expired. 'There are millions of individuals like this that we are attempting to locate from the past administration that weren't properly screened that were allowed in,' said Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, at a Boston press conference. Federal prosecutors have charged Soliman with a hate crime offence involving the actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin of his victims. 'No American should experience violence motivated by hatred based on their faith or national origin, and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice will act swiftly and decisively to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice. There can be zero tolerance for such acts in our great nation,' said US Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon. The attack was the latest act of violence aimed at Jewish people in the US linked to outrage over Israel's escalating military offensive in the Gaza Strip. It followed the fatal shooting of two Israel embassy aides that took place outside Washington DC's Capital Jewish Museum last month. Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned the attack, linking it to recent violence against Jewish Americans: 'This vile anti-Semitic violence comes just weeks after the horrific murder of two young Jewish Americans in Washington DC. We will never tolerate this kind of hatred. We refuse to accept a world in which Jewish Americans are targeted for who they are and what they believe'. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the administration's stance, saying, 'Rest assured to all Jewish Americans across our great country, this president has your back. He's not going to allow anyone to take part in violent terrorism in our county. These individuals are going to be deported and we're not going to tolerate such violence in our country'. Court documents reveal that Soliman left hidden messages for his family on an iPhone and kept a journal at his Colorado Springs home, which he shared with his wife and five children. After his arrest, Soliman's wife turned the iPhone over to police. Soliman is being held on $10 million bail and his court hearing has been delayed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Illegal Alien From Egypt Launches Terror Attack At Pro-Israel Event In Boulder
A chaotic scene unfolded Sunday afternoon as police responded to a terror attack at an outdoor event in Boulder, Colorado, leaving eight people seriously injured. The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa under the Biden administration's watch, according to federal authorities. The incident happened this past weekend at a 'Run for Their Lives' walk organized to raise awareness about Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. Witnesses say Soliman threw Molotov cocktails (or something similar) at people in attendance, setting them on fire while shouting 'Free Palestine' and other anti-Israel slogans. Eight victims in total were injured, ranging from 52 to 88 years old, with one victim still reportedly in 'serious condition.' Soliman now faces a collection of felony charges, including first-degree murder, though officials have not confirmed whether any victims have died of their injuries as of Monday morning. The illegal alien is currently booked in the Boulder County Jail on a $10 million bond. Federal immigration records reveal Soliman entered America on August 27, 2022, at Los Angeles International Airport on a non-immigrant visa. Under that visa, he was authorized to remain until February 26, 2023, but he never left the U.S. Despite overstaying his visa. The Biden administration granted Soliman work authorization in March 2023, which remained valid until March of this year, according to Fox News. Soliman's recent terror attack is just another example of how lax immigration enforcement from the Biden administration has allowed dangerous people to remain in America. The event, an annual walk, is part of an effort to highlight the plight of hostages held by Hamas. Organizers told reporters that the event was apolitical and focused more on humanitarian 'awareness.' However, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser still called the attack a 'hate crime,' saying the event targeted Jewish Americans peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. 'From what we know, this attack appears to be a hate crime given the group that was targeted…People may have differing views about world events and the Israeli-Hamas conflict, but violence is never the answer to settling differences,' Weiser added in a written statement. The attack comes amid a troubling rise in anti-Israel and anti-Semitic rhetoric across the country. Just weeks ago, two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot in Washington, D.C., in a separate attack that authorities also labeled as terror-related, as previously reported by The Dallas Express. Jewish leaders across the country are now calling on law enforcement to step up protection at religious events. The NYPD has already allegedly increased patrols around synagogues and community centers ahead of Shavuot, the Jewish holiday that began at sundown Sunday. As authorities continue to investigate the attack, many in Boulder – and across America – may be left questioning how an illegal alien from Egypt was able to carry out such a senseless act with apparent ease.
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Boulder terror suspect got work permit despite visa overstay: White House official Stephen Miller
Article content The alleged attacker in Sunday's firebombing of a pro-Israel vigil in Boulder, Colo., overstayed his visa and was subsequently granted a work permit by the Biden administration, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller said on Monday. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, is accused of setting elderly demonstrators on fire during a peaceful 'Run for Their Lives' walk calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
