He used Molotov cocktails for a rally in the USA. The 45-year-old threatens life imprisonment
The attack took place on Sunday, when the Solian used Molotov cocktails to attack on the gathered. During the interrogation, he testified that “He wanted to kill all people with Zionist views.” As a result of the attack, 12 people suffered injuries, mainly burns. The suspect may also be responsible for attempting to multiple murder, for which there is a total penalty of up to 384 years in prison – the media said.
The Solian stayed in America illegally, he had a tourist visa that expired. His work permit has expired. He was born in Egypt, lived in Kuwait for 17 years, three years ago he moved to Colorado Springs with his wife and five children.
President Donald Trump referred to the case in social mediawriting: “This is another example of why we have to take care of the safety of our borders and deport illegal, anti -American radicals from our homeland.” At the same time, he emphasized that such attacks would not be tolerated.
The suspect shouted “Free Palestine”. The attack planned for a year
According to CBS News, during the attack it was heard how the suspect shouted “Free Palestine”. FBI officers qualified the attack as a terrorist act.
The pro -Israeli rally in Boulder was convened by the Run For Their Lives organization, which works for hostages abducted during the Hamas militia attack on Israel in 2023. Among the victims there were many elderly people.
According to Reuters, during the interrogation, Soliman told investigators that He planned to assault throughout the year. He deliberately delayed her until he graduated from high school by his daughter. His immigration status as a person who is not a US citizen prevented him from buying firearms, which is why he decided on Molotov cocktails. He gained knowledge about their preparation from YouTube movies.
In the course of the investigation, the services discovered near the place of arrest of the suspect sixteen bottles filled with gasoline. In the car, the bombers were found a gasoline canister and weed sprayers filled with fuel.
As Reuters notes, the attack is the latest series of violent incidents aimed at American Jews in connection with the tensions about Israeli military activities in the Gaza Strip. Trump administration officials used this event to support their policy of firm enforcement of immigration law.
