An antisemitic terror attack took place yesterday (Monday) in the city of Boulder, Colorado. Twelve people were injured after Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old Egyptian national, assaulted participants in a march held in support of Israel and in solidarity with the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Among the injured were four women and four men, ranging in age from 52 to 88.
“Those who could have spoken out – did not”
Winston Marshall, former guitarist of the acclaimed folk-rock band Mumford & Sons, expressed shock over the attack and criticized the silence within the music industry. In an interview with Fox News, Marshall said:
“The attack in Boulder was horrific—but sadly, not surprising. What disturbs me even more is the lack of acknowledgment from people who could have condemned it—and didn’t.”
Marshall noted the indifference of prominent musicians to the wave of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hatred:
“When audiences treat slogans like ‘From the river to the sea’ or ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as legitimate calls, we risk seeing more individuals take violent action—like in Boulder,” he warned.
“If you truly support rights for Palestinians, then you must oppose Hamas. This is a group that commits crimes against civilians—including Palestinians. There is no room for moral confusion here.”
Winston Marshall criticizes the music industry. WATCH:
Former Mumford & Sons guitarist Winston Marshall slams the music industry’s failure to condemn Hamas after an antisemitic attack left several people seriously wounded in Boulder, Colorado, over the weekend. pic.twitter.com/po9Sigy4YN
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 3, 2025
Attack was ideologically motivated
According to FBI findings, Soliman used a homemade flamethrower and Molotov cocktails that he had constructed himself, after researching how to make them online. The indictment alleges that he intended to harm demonstrators because of their Jewish identity and support for Israel. Authorities say the attack was planned over the course of an entire year.
Soliman is reportedly an illegal immigrant from Kuwait, who entered the United States in August 2022. He briefly worked as an accountant and a rideshare driver, and lived in Colorado Springs with his wife and their five children. An investigation into his background revealed signs of ideological radicalization, support for the Muslim Brotherhood, and anti-Zionist content.
On the day of the attack, Soliman arrived at the march wearing body armor, carrying Molotov cocktails and flowers—apparently to conceal his intentions. He was arrested at the scene, where law enforcement found 14 additional unused Molotov cocktails nearby.
Condemnation across party lines
Former President Joe Biden addressed the incident, writing:
“This was a violent, targeted attack on the Jewish community—Jill and I are praying for the victims. We must stand united against antisemitism.”
President Donald Trump also condemned the attack, emphasizing the immigration policy that had enabled Soliman’s entry into the United States.
The Jewish community in Colorado and the leadership of the city of Boulder emphasized that despite the injuries, the solidarity marches in support of Israel will continue as scheduled, with full approval and protection from the authorities.
“We will not allow a violent act to silence our voice or our right to express solidarity,” read a joint statement from the organizers.
