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But first to Boulder, Colorado, where a man has been arrested after setting fire to people who were participating in a march calling for the release of Israeli hostages. Six people between the ages of 67 and 88 were taken to the hospital with burn injuries, which police said ranged from minor to very serious, and at least one last night in critical condition.
But first to Boulder, Colorado, where a man has been arrested after setting fire to people who were participating in a march calling for the release of Israeli hostages. Six people between the ages of 67 and 88 were taken to the hospital with burn injuries, which police said ranged from minor to very serious, and at least one last night in critical condition.
FBI said the man who has been identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabri Soleiman was seen using a makeshift flamethrower and throwing an incendiary device into a crowd at around midday on the Pearl Street Mall. Authorities said he yelled, free Palestine, as he attacked. In a news conference later on Sunday, FBI Special Agent Mark McCulloch said they were treating it as an act of terrorism.
FBI said the man who has been identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabri Soleiman was seen using a makeshift flamethrower and throwing an incendiary device into a crowd at around midday on the Pearl Street Mall. Authorities said he yelled, free Palestine, as he attacked. In a news conference later on Sunday, FBI Special Agent Mark McCulloch said they were treating it as an act of terrorism.
FBI said the man who has been identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabri Soleiman was seen using a makeshift flamethrower and throwing an incendiary device into a crowd at around midday on the Pearl Street Mall. Authorities said he yelled, free Palestine, as he attacked. In a news conference later on Sunday, FBI Special Agent Mark McCulloch said they were treating it as an act of terrorism.
He added that they were still early in the investigation, interviewing key witnesses, but they would seek to deliver justice swiftly.
He added that they were still early in the investigation, interviewing key witnesses, but they would seek to deliver justice swiftly.
He added that they were still early in the investigation, interviewing key witnesses, but they would seek to deliver justice swiftly.
The event that was targeted was a regular, peaceful gathering called Run for Their Lives, put on by an organization that hosts weekly runs and walks across the country to bring attention to the Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023 attack. The group in Boulder has reportedly met up every week since Thanksgiving of 2023.
The event that was targeted was a regular, peaceful gathering called Run for Their Lives, put on by an organization that hosts weekly runs and walks across the country to bring attention to the Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023 attack. The group in Boulder has reportedly met up every week since Thanksgiving of 2023.
The event that was targeted was a regular, peaceful gathering called Run for Their Lives, put on by an organization that hosts weekly runs and walks across the country to bring attention to the Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, 2023 attack. The group in Boulder has reportedly met up every week since Thanksgiving of 2023.
There are 58 hostages still in Gaza, and around 20 are believed to still be alive. This attack came just 11 days after the fatal shooting of a young couple working at the Israeli embassy by a man who is also alleged to have shouted free Palestine.
There are 58 hostages still in Gaza, and around 20 are believed to still be alive. This attack came just 11 days after the fatal shooting of a young couple working at the Israeli embassy by a man who is also alleged to have shouted free Palestine.
There are 58 hostages still in Gaza, and around 20 are believed to still be alive. This attack came just 11 days after the fatal shooting of a young couple working at the Israeli embassy by a man who is also alleged to have shouted free Palestine.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis referenced the recency of that attack in a post on social media, saying it is unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot, no less.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis referenced the recency of that attack in a post on social media, saying it is unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot, no less.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis referenced the recency of that attack in a post on social media, saying it is unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot, no less.
Now let's turn to southern Gaza, where there have been conflicting accounts of death and violence surrounding an incident near a U.S.-Israeli-led aid distribution site. Right now, it's not entirely clear what happened. Gazan health officials say at least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Rafah, with witnesses saying Israeli soldiers fired on people trying to collect aid.
Now let's turn to southern Gaza, where there have been conflicting accounts of death and violence surrounding an incident near a U.S.-Israeli-led aid distribution site. Right now, it's not entirely clear what happened. Gazan health officials say at least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Rafah, with witnesses saying Israeli soldiers fired on people trying to collect aid.
Now let's turn to southern Gaza, where there have been conflicting accounts of death and violence surrounding an incident near a U.S.-Israeli-led aid distribution site. Right now, it's not entirely clear what happened. Gazan health officials say at least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens injured in Rafah, with witnesses saying Israeli soldiers fired on people trying to collect aid.