FBI Investigates Boulder Attack as Act of Terrorism

On Sunday, June 1st, 2025, a significant incident unfolded in Boulder, Colorado, during a pro-Israel rally. A 45-year-old man, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, launched an attack using a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices. Six elderly individuals, ranging in age from 67 to 88, sustained injuries and were transported to local hospitals. FBI Special Agent Mark Michalek stated, "This attack happened at a regularly scheduled, weekly, peaceful event." Soliman was also injured and hospitalized. The FBI is investigating this incident as an act of terrorism, as stated by Agent Michalek: "Based on these preliminary facts, it is clear that this is a targeted act of violence." This event highlights the rising tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the subsequent increase in hate crimes against Jewish communities.