The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 606 - Anti-Israel extremist hits 12 in Colorado with DIY flamethrower
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Jun 3, 2025 Luke Tress, a New York reporter for The Times of Israel, shares critical updates on a violent attack at a Boulder pro-Israel event, where twelve were injured by a man using a DIY flamethrower. He discusses the suspect's motives and the alarming rise in antisemitic violence. Tress connects this incident to recent attacks in D.C. and warns of potential copycats. He highlights the need for community security initiatives, focusing on training volunteers to protect synagogues amidst escalating fears for Jewish safety.
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Boulder Attack Details
- Mohamed Suleiman attacked a pro-Israel event in Boulder using Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower.
- Twelve people were wounded, including a critically injured 88-year-old woman and a Holocaust survivor.
Long-planned Attack by Suleiman
- Suleiman planned the attack for over a year, researching how to make Molotov cocktails and scouting the event.
- He drove two hours to Boulder, waited for his daughter to graduate, then carried out the assault.
Attack Motivated by Conflict
- Mohamed Suleiman explicitly cited the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as his motive for the attack.
- Officials urge caution but agree the attack was driven by extremist views on this conflict.
