Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border, says Israeli envoy to UN on Boulder attack

Danny Danon wrote on X: "Terrorism against Jews does not stop at the Gaza border – it is already burning the streets of America. Today, in Boulder, Colorado, Jewish people marched with a moral and humane demand: to return the hostages. In response, the Jewish protesters were brutally attacked, with an attacker throwing a Molotov cocktails at them."

"Make no mistake – this is not a political protest, this is terrorism. The time for statements is over. It is time for concrete action to be taken against the instigators wherever they may be," he said.

Boulder Rally Attack

At least eight people were injured after a man threw Molotov cocktails and used a makeshift flamethrower on the demonstrators who had gathered in the US city of Boulder on Sunday to show solidarity with the Israeli hostages taken in captivity by Hamas during the October 7, 2023 attack.

The attack took place during the Boulder Run for Their Lives event in the city.

Police have taken one person into custody.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman

The suspect has been identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman.

The City of Boulder's official website said he was taken to the hospital to be medically evaluated before being booked in the Boulder County Jail on multiple charges.

Witnesses reported that the suspect used a makeshift flame thrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd. The suspect was also heard to yell “Free Palestine” during the attack.

After receiving updated information, law enforcement officials have now identified eight victims: Four women and four men ages 52 to 88 were taken to Denver metro hospitals, the website said.

The FBI is investigating the attack as a targeted act of terrorism and is working with the Boulder Police Department to process the crime scene, interview witnesses and gather evidence.

“We stand in full solidarity with those targeted. And we will continue to ensure that justice is pursued swiftly, support is provided to victims and their communities, and preventative action is taken to protect everyone’s safety. We stand in full solidarity with those targeted,” said FBI Denver Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek. “We will continue to ensure that justice is pursued swiftly, support is provided to victims and their communities, and preventative action is taken to protect everyone’s safety.”

“Boulder is not immune to tragedy sadly and I know a lot of people are scared right now and questioning how this happened and why. Boulder has recovered from acts of violence before and we will again recover. I urge this community to come together. Now is not the time to be divisive,” Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said.