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The illegal migrant who set a group of peaceful pro-Israel protesters alight with a makeshift flamethrower told investigators his goal was to 'kill all Zionists', a FBI affidavit has revealed.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, shouted 'Free Palestine' as he hurled makeshift Molotov cocktails at the crowd in the 'targeted terror attack' that left eight people injured, a federal criminal complaint states.
Soliman confessed to the attack after being taken into custody Sunday and told the police he would do it again, according to an affidavit seen by the Daily Mail. He also said he 'wanted to kill all Zionist people' and 'wished they were all dead'.
President Donald Trump has vowed revenge for the 'horrific' attack, saying acts of terror will 'not be tolerated in the US'. He promised that Soliman will be 'prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law' - while also blaming Joe Biden's 'ridiculous open border' immigration policies for contributing to the attack.
Soliman was booked into the Boulder County jail, north of Denver, and has been charged with eight felonies, including first-degree murder. He was also charged with a federal hate crime.
Despite the murder charges, Boulder police confirmed in an update Monday morning that 'no victims have died'. At least three victims are currently hospitalized and being treated for burns, with one said to be in critical condition.
Disturbing new details about terror attack suspect's desire to kill Jews
Mohamed Sabry Soliman told investigators that he researched for a year before carrying out his terror attack, according to an affidavit released in support of a federal hate crime charged filed by the Justice Department on Monday.
He told investigators that his goal was to 'kill all Zionists', the FBI said, and that he intentionally targeted the pro-Israel group Run for Their Lives and knew that they would be assembled on Sunday afternoon.
'He stated that he had been planning the attack for a year and was waiting until after his daughter graduated to conduct the attack,' according to the affidavit.
Soliman constructed homemade Molotov cocktails after doing research on YouTube and buying the ingredients. He drove to Boulder with the devices in his car and stopped along the way for gas, the complaint says.
Law enforcement found more than a dozen unlit Molotov cocktails near where Soliman was arrested. The devices were made up of glass wine carafe bottles or jars with clear liquid and red rags hanging out of the them, the FBI said.
Inside his car, law enforcement found papers with the words 'Israel,' 'Palestine,' and 'USAID,' the affidavit says.
Breaking:Terror attack suspect hit with multiple murder and weapons charges
The state of Colorado has charged terror attack suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman with eight counts of first-degree murder (after deliberation) and eight counts of first-degree murder (extreme indifference).
Soliman has also been charged with first-degree assault and possession of an incendiary device, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant obtained by NBC News.
This is in addition to the charge filed by the Department of Justice for a federal hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says 'there is NO room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers'.
'Anyone who thinks they can come to America and hide behind the First Amendment to advocate for antisemitic violence and terrorism – think again,' Noem, who has been called 'ICE Barbie' for treating her Cabinet position like a TV production, warned in a post on X Monday.
'You are not welcome here. We will find you, deport you, and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.'
She added: 'Our prayers are with the victims, families, and people of Boulder, Colorado. This evil has to STOP now.'
JCPA executive warns of 'broader rise in antisemitism' following terror attacks
A chief executive of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs has warned of a rise in hate crimes targetting Jewish people in wake of the Boulder attack.
Mohamed Soliman's chilling act of terror follows a deadly shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum just days ago.
'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,' Amy Spitalnick said in a statement.
'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.'
Pictured: A man draped in the Israeli flag gestures as Metropolitan Police officers secure the area outside the Capital Jewish Museum following a shooting that left two people dead in Washington, DC on May 22.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman's profanity-riddled tirade as he 'singled out' protesters
A man who witnessed the 'unbelievable' Boulder terror attack claims Mohamed Sabry Soliman appeared out of nowhere and very evidentally singled out people participating in the pro-Israel demonstration.
Brian Horowitz, who raced to confront the suspect after hearing screams, claims Soliman yelled 'F*** you Zionists. You're killing my people so I kill you.'
'There’s someone who is outraged enough to go and attack these elderly people who are doing absolutely nothing to provoke it other than walk in silence and meet in a courtyard peacefully,' he told CNN of the 'horrific' attack.
Boulder terror suspect 'applied for asylum' in US
Mohamed Sabry Soliman applied for asylum in the US, the Department of Homeland Security has now revealed.
Soliman legally arrived in the United States from Egypt in August 2022 on a tourist visa, which allowed him to stay in the country for six months.
He then filed an ayslum application with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and has not yet received a final decision on his application, DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told the New York Times.
He was granted work authorization on March 29, 2023, which lapsed three months ago in March 2025.
Immigrants who applied for asylum can be granted work visas while they wait for a decision in their case.
Charges to be announced this afternoon
Law enforcement will hold a press conference at 2:30pm local time (4:30pm EST) to announce both the state and federal charges against Mohamed Sabry Soliman.
He was being held on Monday on an array of charges, including assault and the use of explosives, in lieu of a $10 million bail, according to official records.
The posted list of felony charges against Soliman, 45, also includes charges of murder in the first degree, although police have said on social media that no victims were killed in the attack.
ICE 'revamps' criminal tip line after terror attack
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is 'revamping' its tip line in response to Sunday's terror attack, which was carried out by an immigrant living in the US illegally.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will provide 'more resources and personnel' the tip line where people can report allegations of potential crimes.
Officials hope this will held the Department of Homeland Security 'quickly identify, locate, and arrest these criminal illegal aliens'.
Boulder City Council members have battled anti-Semitic hate for months
Sunday's attack was not an isolated event, Boulder City council member Tara Winer has claimed
Winer told CNN that for more than a year she and other council members have been 'attacked by people with hateful vitriol'.
'This cannot become our norm here,' she urged, adding that 'we must commit to creating a place where we can express our political differences in ways that are free from antisemitic tropes and personal attacks'.
DOJ vows 'zero tolerance' for 'anti-Semitic terrorist attack'
Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a statement condemning Mohamed Sabry Soliman's 'anti-Semitic terrorist attack' after he was charged with federal hate crimes today.
'The Department of Justice has swiftly charged the illegal alien perpetrator of this heinous attack with a federal hate crime and will hold him accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our prayers are with the victims and our Jewish community across the world,' she said.
'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.'
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon added: '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.'
Federal law does not prohibit flamethrowers
It is not a crime to build or use flamethrowers as incendiary devices under current federal statute, NBC reports.
Flamethrowers are sold commercially across the country and largely unregulated.
Some states have laws pertaining to their use, such as California, where a permit is required, and Maryland, which has an outright ban.
White House vows deportation for 'illegal criminals' in remarks condemning 'despicable evil' Boulder attack
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt branded the Boulder terror attack as an act of 'despicable evil' today.
'The president is going to ensure that this individual is held to the fullest extent of the law, and not just this individual, but any individual, especially illegal criminals, who engage in acts of terrorism, will be held accountable under this president,' she said.
Leavitt also warned that entering the US is a 'privilege, not a right' and says officials 'are not going to allow people who are pushing anti-American values and especially engaging in acts of violence to remain in our country'.
'Your visa will be revoked, and you will be deported,' she added.
Boulder suspect 'would attack again'
Mohammed Sabry Soliman confessed to the Boulder terror attack after being taken into custody Sunday and told the police he would do it again, an FBI affidavit states.
He told investigators he 'wanted to kill all Zionist people' and 'wished they were all dead', according to an affidavit seen by the Daily Mail.
'Soliman stated he would do it (conduct an attack) again,' the complaint alleges.
He also told police he planned it the attack for a year and specifically targeted the pro-Israel group.
Federal hate crime charge for Boulder attack suspect
Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been charged with a federal hate crime in the attack that injured eight people, some with burns, according to court documents filed Monday.
He was charged with a 'hate crime involving actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin', the affidavit states.
Authorities say Soliman yelled 'Free Palestine' during the attack in Boulder on Sunday, which marked the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
FBI leaders immediately declared the attack an act of terrorism and the Justice Department denounced it as a 'needless act of violence, which follows recent attacks against Jewish Americans'.
Why did Trump take so long to comment on Boulder terror attack?
President Donald Trump has vowed revenge and promised that Mohamed Sabry Soliman's act of terror 'will not be tolerated' as he finally broke his silence on the tragedy in Boulder.
Trump took to his Truth Social platform Monday afternoon and placed the blame on his predecessor Joe Biden.
'He came in through Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under “TRUMP” Policy,' Trump said of Soliman.
'Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland.'
His comments came nearly a full day after the firebombing took place on Sunday afternoon at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado
And Trump's former 2024 presidential primary election rival Nikki Haley called him out for taking so long to publicly decry the attack.
MSNBC under fire for misrepresentation of terror attack suspect
The FBI had already confirmed the nature of the 'targeted' terror attack when NBC National Security and Justice Correspondent Winter made the characterization, but it came shortly before Soliman was publicly identified.
But critics were still quick to accuse the correspondent for omitting certain facts, after the incident occurred in Boulder during a pro-Israel rally.
What is Shavuot? The Jewish festival that started hours after attack
Sunday's attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder took place hours before the start of a major Jewish festival, Shavuot.
Shavuot (pronounced Shah-voo-OTE), Hebrew for 'weeks,' has been observed since biblical times. It marks the passing of seven weeks (49 days) from the holiday of Passover, with Shavuot falling on the 50th day.
In biblical times, Shavuot was an agricultural festival, when Israelites would bring harvest offerings to the temple.
Today, it's primarily commemorated as the traditional date on which God gave the Torah - the law that forms the heart of the Jewish Scriptures - to Moses on Mount Sinai, as described in the Bible.
The 50-day time period gives the festival its Greek name, Pentecost, which is also the name for a holy day on the Christian calendar.
Pictured: Members of the Orthodox Jewish community walk outside of Chabad Lubavitch World Headquarters in Brooklyn as NYPD officers stand guard. The NYPD has upped its presence at religious sites throughout NYC for Shavuot in wake of the Boulder attack.
Soliman was 'erratic' during attack that caused victims' 'skin to fall off', witness claims
A man who witnessed Mohamed Soliman attack a pro-Israel protest with a 'makeshift flamethrower' and throw an incendiary device into crowd said the attack is 'most horrific thing that I've ever witnessed in my entire life'.
Brian H., who declined to provide his last name, told Denver7 that he saw 'people's skin falling off their bodies and blood and cuts… it was horrific'.
He also claimed that he heard 'erratic' Soliman, who was allegedly 'pacing back and forth' with what appeared to be Molotov cocktails, shout: 'You're killing my people.'
University condemns attack that 'injured professor'
The University of Colorado Boulder issued a statement overnight condemning the terror atrtack, saying 'hate and acts of violence have absolutely no place in our community'.
The attack injured at least eight people, one of whom Rabbi Israel Wilhelm - the Chabad director at UC Boulder - identified as a professor at the college.
'We are shocked and saddened by the violent attack that took place in Boulder,' the statement said.
'Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this heinous crime, and we are grateful to the first responders on the scene. Hate and acts of violence have absolutely no place in our community or anywhere in the world.
'The university stands ready to assist our Boulder city and county partners and will be there to support the greater Boulder community in the difficult days ahead.'
UC Boulder also encouraged all students, staff and faculty who have been impacted by the incident to contact campus counseling.
The statement, however, did not confirm Wilhelm's claim that a UC Boulder professor was a victim of the attack.
Suspect had additional Molotov cocktails, investigators say
Police discovered an additional 16 Molotov cocktails near the area of Boulder where Mohamed Soliman carried out his attack.
Soliman wore a full utility vest over his shirt and was carrying a garden sprayer allegedly filled with gasoline when he arrived Sunday afternoon, police sources told CNN this morning.
Investigators believe Soliman visited a nearby gas station before the attack to fill up his garden sprayer and some bottles.
He is understood to have sprayed gasoline from the 'makeshift flamethrower' towards the pro-Israel demonstrators while holding a lighter to the stream of gas.
Soliman, who sustained burns to his hands during the incident, is said to have removed his clothing after it caught fire during the incident, the insiders added.
Boulder mayor condemns 'appalling attack' on Jewish community
Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett has condemned the attack during Sunday's protest honoring the Israeli hostages being held in Gaza.
Brockett said he is 'saddened and outraged' by the act of violence.
'My heart goes out to the victims and their families and all who were impacted by this tragic incident,' she wrote on X Sunday night.
'I'm very grateful to the first responders for their swift arrival on the scene, their medical aid to the victims, and for taking the suspect into custody so quickly.
'I'm confident that working with our law enforcement partners we will be able to ensure that a full investigation is made and justice will be served.'
He added: 'As the mayor of the city of Boulder, I want to be clear that violence and hatred have no place here. Attacks like these seek to strike terror in people's hearts and divide us from one another, but Boulder will stand strong together.
'Know that the Jewish community has my full support, and the support of the entire Boulder community.'
'Too early to speculate motive', police chief says
Boulder police said on Sunday that 'it is way too early to speculate motive' for the attack despite the FBI having already branded the incident an act of terror.
'We are not calling it a terror attack at this point,' Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn.
'I know there's a lot out there on social media, but I ask people just to give us a little bit of patience while we work through a really complex scene.'
Police are holding a press conference today at 1:30pm local time (3:30pm EST). It is unknown if motive will be addressed during the briefing.
In addition to the FBI calling the attack an act of terror, footage of the incident shows the suspect screaming 'Free Palestine', 'End Zionists!' and 'They are killers!' towards several protesters.
Boulder police release suspect's grisly mugshot
Police have released a grisly mugshot of the suspect who injured eight pro-Israel demonstrators in an atrocious firebomb terror attack.
Boulder police released Mohamed Sabry Soliman's latest mugshot, which shows the suspect with a white bandage over his right ear.
Soliman, 45, did not have the bandage during the attack, according to footage captured by eyewitnesses, suggesting that he may was injured during the violent incident.
'No victims have died' in Boulder attack
Boulder police this morning have confirmed that no victims in Sunday's attack have died.
But three victims attack are currently being treated for burns at UCHealth Anschutz, FOX 31 reports.
At least one of the victims is understood to be in 'severe, almost critical' condition.
Boulder Community Health spokeswoman Celanie Pinnell told the New York Times that the victims who were treated at Foothills Hospital Emergency Department hacve since been 'transferred or discharged'.
Pinnell did not confirm how many victims were treated at the medical facility. She added: 'Out of respect for patient privacy and in coordination with local authorities, we are not able to provide additional details at this time.'
Security increased in NYC after Colorado terror attack
The New York Police Department said it has upped its presence at religious sites throughout the city for Shavuot in wake of the Boulder attack.
'Sadly, attacks like this are becoming too common across the country,' said Mark Michalek, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Denver field office, which encompasses Boulder.
'This is an example of how perpetrators of violence continue to threaten communities across the nation.'
Who is Mohamed Soliman? What we know about the Colorado terror attack suspect
The 45-year-old had been granted a visa and a work permit under the Biden administration - both of which he overstayed, federal officials confirmed Sunday night.
Police have said it was too early to determine a motive for the attack, but the suspect was heard yelling 'free Palestine' as he used a makeshift flamethrower to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages.
Shocking videos shared online showed Soliman appearing to taunt the victims while brandishing bottles of alcohol for the Molotov cocktails in each hand as smoke rose from the scene.
Officers within the FBI's Denver unit also attended a home linked to Soliman on Sunday to conduct 'court-authorized law enforcement activity' as part of the investigation.
The unassuming El Paso County property was surrounded by officers as confused neighbors noted they didn't know the residents of the address well.
Horror footage shows 'terror attack' at pro-Israel rally
A man yelling 'free Palestine' used incendiary devices to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages, injuring at least eight people in the US state of Colorado on Sunday.
Video of the attack shows a shirtless man holding clear bottles in his hands is seen pacing as the grass in front of him burns.
He can be heard screaming 'End Zionists!' and 'They are killers!' towards several people in red T-shirts as they tend to a person lying on the ground.
Police in the city of Boulder said it was too early to determine a motive for the attack, which took place shortly before 1:30 pm local time at a demonstration honoring the October 7 victims who are still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
Boulder terror attack suspect 'may have suffered mental health issues'
Officials are working trying to determine if Boulder attack suspect Mohamed Soliman suffered from any mental health issues, law enforcement sources told CNN.
Investigators are trying to identify Soliman's 'online presence' and are interviewing people who may have interacted with.
The source, who alleged that Soliman 'may have suffered mental health issues', noted that he used Molotov cocktails in the terror attack.
The devices are constructed from easily obtainable materials and 'do not appear to fit the profile of a terrorist intent on causing large-scale causalities', the insider added.
Israeli prime minister condemns 'vicious terror attack' and urges US to prosecute 'cold-blooded perpetrator'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Monday saying he, his wife and the entire nation of Israel were praying for the full recovery of the people wounded in the 'vicious terror attack' in Colorado.
'This attack was aimed against peaceful people who wished to express their solidarity with the hostages held by Hamas, simply because they were Jews,' Netanyahu said.
'I trust the United States authorities to prosecute the cold-blooded perpetrator to the fullest extent of the law and do everything possible to prevent future attacks against innocent civilians.
'The antisemitic attacks around the world are a direct result of blood libels against the Jewish state and people, and this must be stopped.'
Boulder attack suspect to appear in court today
Mohamed Soliman, the suspect in the atrocious firebomb terror attack at a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, is set to appear in court today at 1:30pm local time (3:30pm EST) for a hearing on advisement.
Court records show that Soliman, who was arrested shortly after the attack, faces eight felony charges including first-degree murder.
It is currently unclear if he could face any further charges in connection with the incident, which the FBI has called a 'targeted terror attack'.
He currently remains in county jail and is being held on a $10 million bond.
Colorado governor condemns Boulder attack
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has condemned the 'heinous' and 'targeted act' of violence against Boulder's Jewish community.
Polis says his administration is 'working closely' with local and federal law enforcement as they investigate the attack.
'Hate is unacceptable in our Colorado for all, and I condemn this act of terror. The suspect should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,' he said.
Witnesses saw 'big fire go up' as Boulder terror attack unfolded
Brooke Coffman, a 19-year-old university student who witnessed the Boulder incident, said she saw four women lying or sitting on the ground with burns on their legs.
One of them appeared to have been badly burned on most of her body and had been wrapped in a flag by someone, she said.
She described seeing a man whom she presumed to be the attacker standing in the courtyard shirtless, holding a glass bottle of clear liquid and shouting.
Other eyewitnesses recalled seeing a 'big flame as high as a tree' and the suspect throw 'a gas bomb in a glass jar'.
CNN criticized after analyst undermines FBI's 'terror attack' determination
CNN is being slammed for downplaying the attack in Boulder, Colorado, which FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino both called an act of terror.
But CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem pointed out that the Boulder police chief was not yet willing to call the attack an act of terrorism - as she called Patel 'juvenile' for assuming it was.
'It makes law enforcement look disorganized and it makes the FBI look so juvenile, like why are you getting ahead of the police chief who says "I don't know what this is,"' Kayyem argued. 'And he has no incentive to get it wrong.'
After claiming CNN was 'taking a step back', Kayyem said that if Boulder police later determine it was terrorism 'I will be the first one out here saying that this is a hate crime.
'But until we do, we all need to - to not follow the FBI's tweets,' she argued.
Her comments were quickly criticized online, with one person noting that the suspect was caught on video 'ranting about Zionism as he sets Jews on fire.'
Suspect is illegal immigrant who overstayed two visas, White House says
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller sensationally revealed the suspect taken into custody in the Boulder attack was living in the United States on an outdated work permit issued from the Biden administration.
He said Soliman was initially granted a tourist visa, and when he was caught overstaying that visa, Biden issued him a new work permit, which has also since lapsed.
He described Soliman as an 'illegal alien.'
'Immigration security is national security,' he said. 'No more hostile migration. Keep them out and send them back.'
His revelation comes amid reporting that Soliman was an Egyptian national residing illegally in the United States after overstaying his visa.
Fox first reported that the terror suspect arrived in America via Los Angeles International Airport in August 2022, carrying a tourist visa.
He had authorization to remain in the United States until February 2, 2023, but that date came and went and Soliman remained in the country. He had filed a claim with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services on September 9, 2022.
The Biden administration granded Soliman work authorization on March 29, 2023, which lapsed in March 2025 - three months ago.
Congressman Brendan Gill expanded on Miller's revelation, sharing to X: 'Biden allowed Islamic terrorist Mohamad Soliman into the country under a B1/B2 visa program.
'He overstayed his visa so Biden awarded him with a work permit. He then overstayed his work permit, before brutally attacking American Jews.'
Holocaust survivor and college professor identified as victims of Boulder attack
Police say Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, injured eight people - setting at least one ablaze - at a demonstration honoring the October 7 victims who are still being held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza.
Boulder Police have not publicly identified the victims of the hate crime, but described them as four women and four men ranging in age from 52 to 88.
Longtime Boulder residents Rabbi Israel Wilhelm and filmmaker Lisa Effress said the oldest victim of Sunday's attack lived through the horrors of the Holocaust.
FBI storm Colorado terror suspect's home
Officers within the FBI's Denver unit arrived at a home linked to Mohamed Sabry Soliman on Sunday to conduct 'court-authorized law enforcement activity' as part of the investigation.
The unassuming El Paso County home was surrounded by officers as confused neighbors noted they didn't know the residents of the address well.
'As this is an ongoing investigation, no additional information is available at this time,' the FBI said.
According to The New York Times, a woman was allowed to enter the home which had been identified as belonging to Soliman.
Boulder terror attack suspect faces murder charges
Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to Sunday's attack, booking records obtained by Daily Mail reveal.
Soliman has also been charged with one count of attempted murder, one count of first-degree assault, one count of causing serious injury to an at-risk adult or someone over 70 and one count of using explosives or incendiary devices.
