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The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
Twisted Uber driver-turned-flamethrower terrorist Mohamed Sabry Soliman's secret notes on hidden iPhone before attack
THE man suspected of a firebomb terrorist attack against peaceful Jewish protesters left secret notes on a hidden iPhone before the attack, according to court documents. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and used a makeshift flamethrower at people gathered to raise awareness about Israeli hostages in Gaza - injuring 12 people. 7 7 Witnesses Soliman yelled "Free Palestine" as he used a converted garden sprayer as a flamethrower in the attack on Sunday. He appeared in court on Monday facing a raft of state counts - including 16 counts of attempted murder - and could face a whopping 624 years behind bars if convicted all-round. He has also been charged with a federal hate crime. In custody, he admitted that he had planned the attack for a year, waiting until after his daughter had graduated to execute it, according to the FBI. And now, it has emerged that he hid an iPhone at his house containing secret messages addressed to his family, the affidavit reveals. The device was hidden in a desk draw alongside a journal. Soliman's wife brought an iPhone 14 with her to Colorado Springs Police Office in the wake of the attack, which she said belonged to him. The content of the notes to his family is not known. In a shocking development, it was also revealed that Soliman had hoped to pull off a mass shooting - which was only thwarted because his immigration status meant he couldn't buy a gun. The suspect admitted to a detective he initially planned to gun down his targets, and had even taken a concealed-carry class where he learned how to fire a weapon. Horror vid shows man on FIRE after he 'purposely blew up car' in Amsterdam - days after Brit tackles knife 'terrorist' His US visa had expired - meaning he was unable to obtain a firearm, Judicial District Attorney Michael Dougherty said on Monday. Soliman also made a series of disgusting remarks to cops, the document shows. He told police that "he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead". He also said he would carry out the attack again if given the opportunity. The horrific fire attack happened at the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder, where the group gathers weekly to bring attention to the hostages. 7 7 Soliman allegedly hid behind bushes near the mall and threw a Molotov cocktail into the crowd, burning himself in the process. After taking off his shirt and revealing that he had a bulletproof vest underneath, Soliman allegedly used the flamethrower and gasoline to set several people on fire. Video appeared to show him holding two clear bottles with a clear liquid in them as he yelled at onlookers. Twelve people were injured in the attack, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, and thankfully nobody died. Around 30 peaceful demonstrators had gathered for a Run for Their Lives march, calling for the release of all of the hostages who remain in Gaza. The condition of those wounded range from minor to "very serious", emergency services said. The FBI said on Sunday: "As a result of these preliminary attacks, it is clear that this is a targeted act of violence and the FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism." Soliman's bond is set at $10 million. CHILLING FIND More than a dozen unlit Molotov cocktails were found near where Soliman was arrested, said the FBI. Inside his car, investigators found papers with the words "Israel," "Palestine," and "USAID." Soliman told authorities that he made the Molotov cocktails at home after researching on YouTube. "He stated that he had been planning the attack for a year and was waiting until after his daughter graduated to conduct the attack," said the FBI. Soliman had been living in the US illegally after entering the country in August 2022 on a B2 visa that expired in February 2023, according to the Department of Homeland Security. 7 7 Soliman filed for asylum in September 2022 and was given a work authorization in March 2023 that had expired, DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said. President Donald Trump blamed former President Joe Biden for the attack in a statement on Monday. "Yesterday's horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "He came in through Biden's ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under 'TRUMP' Policy. The attack comes after two Israeli Embassy staffers were killed at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.
News.com.au
3 days ago
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- News.com.au
‘He must go': Trump slams terror suspect
US President Donald Trump has said a man accused of committing an attack on a march for Israeli hostages: must go' following claims he was in the country illegally. A mugshot has been released of the suspect in the Colorado firebomb attack. The image, released by Boulder Police on Monday, shows Mohamed Sabry Soliman with a large bandage over his right ear and apparent burns on his face. The image captures the battered face of Egyptian national, aged 45, who local police said turned a homemade flamethrower on a group of Israeli hostage supporters and lobbed molotov cocktails, reports the New York Post. Soliman has now been charged with two counts of murder – that's despite police stating that no one has died following the attack. He has also been charged with as one count of attempted murder, one count of first-degree assault, one count of causing serious injury to an at-risk adult and one count of using explosives or incendiary devices. Soliman was in the US illegally after overstaying his visa, authorities said. However there are reports he had applied for asylum and was able to work legally. Soliman originally entered the country through Los Angeles International Airport on a B2 visa on August 27, 2022, sources told The Post and Fox News. B2 visas are given to people who are supposed to be temporarily visiting the country for such things as tourism and to visit family and friends. Mr Soliman's visitor's visa is said to have expired in February 2023. The suspect applied for asylum in September 2022, a few months before his visitor's visa expired, sources said. He also appears to have been given a permit to work. The man's employer, a health organisation, would ordinarily have checked whether he was legally able to work. Eight of Sunday's victims — four men and four women between the ages of 52 and 88 — were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. So far none have died, but at least one was listed in critical condition Sunday evening. Soliman, who police say was born on December 15, 1979, was also injured and brought to a nearby hospital. The FBI confirmed they are investigating the horrific attack as an act of terrorism, and the Boulder Police Department says it will be providing additional details at a press release Monday afternoon. On Monday, President Trump said the 'horrific attack will not be tolerated'. 'He came in through Biden's ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under 'Trump' Policy. 'This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders secure, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals.
BreakingNews.ie
4 days ago
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- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí investigating arson attack at Limerick filling station
Gardaí are investigating an arson attack at a premises at a filling station in Limerick. The firebomb attack occurred at a Spar shop located at an Inver filling station, Old Cork Road, Limerick, around 3:30am Monday. Advertisement A Garda spokesman confirmed that 'investigations are ongoing'. The scene was sealed off by gardaí after emergency services responded to the scene. Photo: David Raleigh Firefighters attached to Limerick City and County Fire Service attended the fire and put out the blaze. The scene remained closed to the public on Monday. Ireland Tributes paid to woman (24) who died following Cor... Read More 'Gardaí and Fire Services were alerted to a fire at a premises on Old Cork Road, Limerick, shortly after 3:30 a.m. this morning, 2nd June 2025. The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported,' the Garda spokesman said. 'The premises was vacant at the time. The scene has been preserved for examination and investigations are ongoing.' Gardaí harvested a CCTV hard-drive from the premises in the hope of identifying the perpetrators. A Inver spokeswoman told the media: 'We confirm that there has been an incident at the Inver forecourt on the Old Cork Road this morning. The emergency services are onsite.'
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
German-American dual citizen charged with planning attack on US Embassy in Tel Aviv
A dual American-German citizen appeared Sunday in federal court in Brooklyn on charges that he attempted to firebomb a branch of the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv, according to law enforcement officials. Joseph Neumeyer arrived in Israel in April and on May 19 he posted on his Facebook account, 'Join me this afternoon in Tel Aviv we are burning down the US. embassy' and 'join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America. Death to Americans and f--- the west,' according to a criminal complaint. That same day, Neumeyer arrived outside the branch office of the Embassy of the United States in Tel Aviv carrying a backpack, according to the complaint. Neumeyer approached and spat on a guard and the guard attempted to detain Neumeyer, who uttered profanities before turning and fleeing, leaving his backpack behind, the complaint said. MORE: 2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC Law enforcement officials recovered from Neumeyer's backpack several bottles that had been turned into Molotov cocktails, according to the complaint. He was arrested at the hotel where he was staying and deported from Israel to the U.S., according to authorities. Neumeyer's social media accounts also contained threatening posts that,among other things, called for the assassination of President Donald Trump, according to prosecutors. "Neumayer was arrested earlier this week in Israel -- when Embassy officials discovered a backpack carrying multiple explosive devices and a social media account allegedly linked to Neumayer detailing intent to attack the Embassy and threatening President Trump," FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X. "He will now face justice," Patel wrote. -ABC News' Luke Barr contributed to this report. German-American dual citizen charged with planning attack on US Embassy in Tel Aviv originally appeared on
The Guardian
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Man arrested for allegedly trying to firebomb US embassy office in Israel
Federal officials say agents arrested a man on Sunday accused of attempting to firebomb the branch office of the US embassy in Israel, a justice department press release said. According to a news release from the US justice department, Joseph Neumayer – a dual US and German citizen – was arrested at John F Kennedy airport in New York after being deported by Israeli officials. The Guardian was not able to verify the details of the criminal complaint cited in the justice department's press release, with the case docket having not been updated as of Sunday afternoon. The justice department did not respond to the Guardian's request for access to a copy of the criminal complaint. According to the justice department, Neumayer arrived in Israel in April. The 28-year-old was then alleged to have arrived to the US embassy in Tel Aviv with a backpack and spit on an embassy guard last week. When the guard tried to arrest him, Neumayer managed to break free and escape, leaving behind his backpack. The justice department alleged that the backpack had three molotov cocktails. Officials reportedly tracked him to his hotel and arrested him. The department's press release further alleges that a social media account purportedly linked to Neumayer read: 'join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and fuck the west.' Officials say he also allegedly posted threats to assassinate Donald Trump. 'The defendant is charged with attempting to firebomb the US Embassy and making threats to President Trump,' the FBI's director, Kash Patel, said in a statement. 'This despicable and violent behavior will not be tolerated at home or abroad, and the FBI, working with our partners, will bring him to face justice for his dangerous actions.' Neumayer reportedly stood before a judge on Sunday and was ordered detained without bond. The arrest of Neumayer comes days after authorities in Washington DC arrested a man in connection with the fatal shootings of two Israeli embassy officials.
