Do you consider the Boulder Molotov attack a hate crime or a terror act?
FBI Probes Boulder Terror Attack Amid National Uproar
On June 1, 2025, Boulder, Colorado became the site of a horrific attack during a peaceful pro-Israel demonstration. A man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his visa, launched Molotov cocktails and used a makeshift flamethrower against the crowd. The attack injured eight people, including a Holocaust survivor, and left at least one person in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported the attacker shouting "Free Palestine" before the assault. Federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the case as both a federal hate crime and a targeted act of terrorism. Soliman admitted to planning the attack for over a year with the intent to target those he deemed "Zionists." The incident has sparked national outrage, fueled debates over immigration policy, and raised alarms about rising antisemitism in the U.S. Political figures from across the spectrum have condemned the violence and demanded accountability.
Options
- A hate crime
- A terrorist attack
- Both equally
- Neither
- Not sure