A man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a Colorado group that had gathered to bring attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza planned the attack for more than a year and specifically targeted what he described as a “Zionist group,” authorities said in court papers unsealed Monday charging him with a federal hate crime.

Witnesses in Boulder said the suspect, Mohammed Sabry Soliman, 45, yelled “Free Palestine” and used a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices. Eight people were injured in the attack, some with burns, as a group was concluding their weekly demonstration.

An FBI affidavit says Soliman confessed to the attack after being taken into custody Sunday and told the police he would do it again.

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    None of these articles have named the group…

    Incorrect. The group is called Run For Their Lives, and has been named in almost every article I’ve read, including the one posted here.

    Posting conspiracy theories about unrelated organizations doesn’t excuse the fact that this march was focused only on bringing attention to people who are, in fact, suffering. Never mind that many of the hostage families have publicly opposed the draconian methods of Netanyahu’s government.

    Attacking Jews in Colorado does not help to free Palestine. Searching for some fault in the victims of a firebombing is sick.

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      Updated 6:33 PM EDT, June 2, 2025

      It does say “Run for Their lives” now, but I’m like 95% sure it didn’t three hours ago.

      But with a tone like yours I don’t think any of this will be constructive. I understand that a years long genocide is a sore subject for a lot of people, but the AP constantly updates stories, most articles start out with a single sentence.

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        Fortunately, this is easy enough to verify. Here is an archive of the article prior to your original post:

        Updated 10:39 AM CDT, June 2, 2025

        The attack occurred as people with a volunteer group called Run For Their Lives was concluding their weekly demonstration to raise visibility for the hostages who remain in Gaza.

        You didn’t read it. Don’t blame me for your irresponsible behavior.