Boulder Attack Leaves 8 Pro-Jewish Protesters Badly Burned, Suspect Arrested

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Eight people were injured in a terror attack on Sunday at a peaceful rally in Boulder, Colorado. The demonstration, part of the global “Run for Their Lives” campaign, had gathered on Pearl Street to advocate for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. A man approached the group and threw incendiary devices, turning the plaza into a scene of panic and flame.

Boulder Attack Victims Targeted for Advocacy?

The victims, four women and four men aged between 52 and 88, were attending a rally held weekly for over a year. The group’s goal: draw attention to the roughly 59 Israeli hostages still believed to be held by Hamas and other Palestinian factions since the attacks in Israel last October 7, 2023.

At least two victims required emergency airlift transport to nearby hospitals, according to police. Witnesses described burn injuries on several participants. One woman was seen wrapped in an Israeli flag, her skin scorched from the flames.

“This act was clearly premeditated and ideologically motivated,” said FBI Special Agent Mark Michalek. “We are treating it as a targeted terror attack.” The suspect was injured and taken to the hospital before being booked into the Boulder County Jail. Charges have not yet been disclosed.

The Rise in Ideological Violence

The Boulder attack is the latest in a growing list of violent incidents targeting Jewish gatherings in the United States. Since the outbreak of the Gaza war, there has been a marked increase in threats and assaults linked to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the Boulder incident “a vile, antisemitic act of terror.” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described it as “pure antisemitism.” Statements from U.S. officials across the political spectrum have echoed the alarm.

The FBI’s national leadership has vowed swift justice and pledged to protect vulnerable communities during ongoing public demonstrations. FBI Director Kash Patel noted that agents were on the ground within minutes and that this was “a targeted act of violence against civilians exercising free speech.”

Debates Over Motive and Immigration

Beyond ideology, questions are mounting around Soliman’s background. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller claimed that the suspect was in the U.S. illegally, having overstayed a tourist visa. While this has not been officially confirmed, the accusation feeds into wider political disputes over immigration and terrorism.

Critics also point to a potentially broader context involving Project Esther, a controversial policy playbook created by the Heritage Foundation. The initiative seeks to dismantle Palestine advocacy networks by labeling them as supporters of terrorism. Although it does not condone violence, opponents argue that the rhetoric creates a climate of suspicion and division, especially on university campuses and at protests like the one in Boulder.

The Boulder Attacks: A Divided Response

Colorado Governor Jared Polis condemned the violence as unacceptable and pledged full support for the investigation. Local Jewish organizations expressed grief and shock but said they would continue advocating for the hostages.

Yet tensions remain high. Pro-Palestinian groups worry the attack may be weaponized to silence legitimate dissent. Meanwhile, Jewish communities are calling for increased protection after what many see as a direct assault on their right to assemble.

As the investigation unfolds, one fact remains clear: Sunday’s Boulder attack marks a chilling escalation in the political violence now surfacing on American soil. Whether or not this tragedy leads to greater unity or deeper polarization will depend on how leaders, communities, and law enforcement respond in the days ahead.

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