Horror in Boulder: A Peaceful Gathering Shattered by a Fiery Act of Hate
What happened in Boulder, Colorado, this past weekend is nothing short of horrifying. A peaceful event held by members of the Jewish community—meant to show support for hostages in Gaza—turned into a nightmare when a man attacked the crowd with a makeshift flamethrower and Molotov cocktails. The suspect, identified by authorities as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, was heard yelling "Free Palestine!" as he unleashed flames upon innocent people.
At least eight individuals were injured in the attack, ranging in age from 52 to 88. One of the victims is a Holocaust survivor—someone who had already endured the unimaginable and now finds themselves targeted once again by hate. Witnesses at the scene described chaotic, gut-wrenching moments as bystanders tried desperately to put out the flames using buckets of water, bottles—anything they could get their hands on. It was complete pandemonium.
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What makes this event even more disturbing is the deliberate nature of the attack. The suspect was reportedly calm, pacing, spraying flammable liquid, and spreading fire with chilling precision. Law enforcement quickly apprehended him, and he is now facing a series of felony charges, including the use of incendiary devices and possibly even murder, though officials have yet to confirm any fatalities.
Public response has been swift. Governor Jared Polis condemned the assault as a “heinous act of terror,” pledging full support to the Jewish community and vowing to ensure safety across Colorado. Boulder’s mayor echoed that sentiment, stating that hate and violence have no place in the city. Even Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu weighed in, describing the attack as vicious and antisemitic, clearly targeting people simply for being Jewish.
And this isn't an isolated incident. Less than two weeks ago, a similar antisemitic attack occurred in Washington, D.C., where Israeli embassy staff were killed. Jewish leaders are now urging national action, not just sympathy. They are calling for concrete steps—enhanced security, increased funding, and accountability for online hate speech. As Ted Deutch of the American Jewish Committee put it: “We appreciate your sympathy, but we need your outrage.”
This attack wasn’t just an act of violence—it was a symbol of something deeper and far more alarming. Antisemitism is rising. Extremist rhetoric is turning into real-life terror. And unless stronger, united action is taken, the fear and trauma endured by communities like Boulder’s Jewish population will only grow.
Let’s be clear—this was an attack on humanity, on the values of freedom and safety that we all hold dear. Boulder is known for its kindness, its unity. To see this kind of hate erupt there is a painful reminder that no place is immune. But it’s also a call to stand together—against hate, against division, and for each other.
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