A Violent Attack on a Peaceful Demonstration
Premeditated Assault on Pro-Jewish Protest in the United States
In Boulder, Colorado, a brutal attack occurred at a Jewish demonstration, backed by local protesters demanding the release of Israeli hostages held by the Islamic Hamas in Gaza. The assailant, later identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, left a trail of charred victims, with 12 now reported injured.
More Victims Identified
Initially, eight individuals were injured in this heinous incident, yet investigations uncovered four additional victims, bringing the total to 12. The shocking fact emerged that the crowd included an elderly Holocaust survivor and several victims over 80 years old.
Insurrection in Broad Daylight
The attacker, armed with Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower, targeted the peaceful protesters, shouting the pro-Palestinian rallying cry, "Free Palestine." Witnesses confirmed that he also threatened the survivors of the Holocaust with his weapons. Hospital records indicated that two people remain in critical condition, with another six initially hospitalized.
Long-planned Attack
According to reports, Soliman had been carefully planning this act of terror for a year and only waited until his daughter's graduation to execute it. The FBI, swiftly investigating the case, deemed it a "targeted act of violence" with terrorist intent.
The Suspect's Backstory
Upon his arrest, Soliman admitted that he had initially intended to buy a weapon but was unable to do so due to his undocumented status. Desperate, he turned to the internet, learning to concoct and assemble Molotov cocktails. A record from a Justice Department court document revealed his chilling intention: "He wished they were all dead." Soliman showed no remorse and made it clear that he would commit such attacks again.
Charging the Attacker
Soliman is charged with numerous crimes, including the use of Molotov cocktails, attempted murder, and a federal-level hate crime. The State charges alone carry a possible maximum sentence of over 350 years in prison. There's a $10 million bond set for his court appearance.
Further Investigations
In light of the discoveries made during the interrogation, immigration authorities have taken the suspect's family into custody, as Soliman lacks a valid visa and remains in the United States unlawfully. The FBI's investigation into this violent attack on Israeli supporters in Colorado continues.
Related Topics: Israel, Anti-Semitism, Anti-Israel sentiment, Protests, USA
Source: ntv.de, toh/dpa, enrichment data from additional sources.
- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding the violent attack on a peaceful demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, which involved war-and-conflicts, politics, and crime-and-justice.
- Amidst the general-news coverage of the attack, it was revealed that the crowd included an elderly Holocaust survivor, highlighting the historical link between war-and-conflicts and anti-Semitism.
