A firebomb shattered the peace of a pro-Israel rally in Boulder, Colorado, and now the suspect’s family faces the consequences of his alleged actions.
Fox News reported that on June 1, 2025, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, allegedly hurled a glass bottle that erupted into flames, injuring 12 people at a demonstration. This brazen attack targeted a peaceful pro-Israel group, leaving authorities scrambling to uncover the full scope of the crime.
Soliman entered the U.S. on August 27, 2022, through Los Angeles International Airport on a non-immigrant visa.
That visa expired on February 2, 2023, yet he remained in the country illegally. Seems some folks think borders are just suggestions.
Despite his expired visa, Soliman applied for relief with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on September 9, 2022.
By March 29, 2023, he secured work authorization, valid through March 2025. Funny how the system keeps chugging along while the rules gather dust.
The attack in Boulder wasn’t just a local crime; it’s now a federal case. Soliman faces a hate crime charge tied to the victims’ perceived race, religion, or national origin. Actions have consequences, and the feds aren’t playing around.
State charges are even steeper, with 16 counts of attempted first-degree murder, plus assault and incendiary device violations. If convicted consecutively, Soliman could stare down 624 years behind bars. That’s a lifetime of regret for a single bottle toss.
Soliman’s wife and five children were swept into federal custody by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Their visas? Revoked, as confirmed by a senior State Department official. The family now faces expedited removal from the U.S.
“The Secretary did exactly what he said he would — support the administration’s objective of getting terrorists and their family members out of America,” the official stated.
Bold words, but they signal a no-nonsense approach to national security. Still, deporting a family raises tough questions about fairness.
Authorities are digging into whether Soliman’s family knew about or supported the attack. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem didn’t mince words: “Mohamed’s despicable actions will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, but we’re also investigating to what extent his family knew about this horrific attack.” That’s a heavy shadow to cast over a household.
The pro-Israel demonstrators, gathered peacefully, never saw the firebomb coming. Twelve people were injured, though thankfully no one died. Boulder’s tight-knit community is left grappling with the scars of this hateful act.
Soliman, meanwhile, is locked up on a $10 million bond. His next court date is set for June 5, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. MT.
The wheels of justice are turning, and they’re not known for slowing down. Based in Colorado Springs, Soliman’s actions have rippled far beyond his home.
The attack’s targeting of a pro-Israel group has sparked debates about rising tensions and unchecked immigration. It’s a wake-up call for those who think open borders come without risks.
As Boulder heals and Soliman faces his day in court, one thing is clear: actions have consequences. The firebomb’s flames may have faded, but the fallout is just beginning. America’s resolve to protect its citizens will be tested, and the world is watching.
