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A man shouted “free Palestine” and used a “makeshift flamethrower” during an attack in Boulder, Colorado, that injured six people marching to bring awareness of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, officials said.

The suspect was identified as Sabry Soliman, 45, who was taken into custody at the scene, Mark Michalek, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Denver office, said in a news conference Sunday evening. The assault was being investigated as an act of terrorism, he said

The injured range in age from 67 to 88. The worst of the six was described by Michalek as being in critical condition; Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn earlier said the rest had minor injuries.

They were at or near a weekly demonstration to support awareness of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas militants, officials said.

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[–] Brunbrun6766@lemmy.world 30 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

What this guy did was fucked up, but just want to point out about the protesters. To "bring awareness to the hostages"? Move your ass to Israel then, we have nothing to do with your fucking hostages here. YOUR people in Israel turned down multiple hostage trades and have outright killed their own people when bombing Hamas so maybe go fucking whine to them not here.

Add to that the multiple former hostages that have outright said they were more afraid of their own IDF bombs killed them than their captors harming them. Speaks a ton about how the IDF really cares about the hostages beyond just a scapegoat to continue fighting

[–] match@pawb.social 3 points 2 days ago

It's 50+ year old Jewish people who have a runner's group with the most modest of theming.

[–] SereneSadie@lemmy.myserv.one 11 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Mossad are stepping up their false flag crap now that the news has stopped giving Israel a free pass.

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago

This is just COINTELPRO

[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 9 points 3 days ago (2 children)

At what point do we agree that the world is indeed at war again ?

[–] LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.world 19 points 3 days ago (1 children)

When the U.S. sends troops to Iran, and China backs Iran is my guess

[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That is an interesting thought that I had never had.

[–] Trimatrix@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

alternative, same thing, except US backs Afghanistan and China backs India when one of the two eventually launches a nuke at the other and the other retaliates.

[–] Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think you mean Pakistan.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I have to admit, the US backing a nuclear-armed Afghanistan would be one hell of a third act twist.

[–] Trimatrix@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I mean…. The EU is currently urging Germany to build up its armed forces and occupy Poland in order to deter or fight Russia invading Poland.

But in all seriousness, yes Pakistan my bad lol.

[–] Venus_Ziegenfalle@feddit.org 1 points 3 days ago

So would be India nuking Afghanistan just for good measure 😅

[–] alaphic@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

When did it stop to begin with is, I think, the better question, sadly

Ayyyyy escalating political violence! Good times ahead!

Pointless though. Lone wolf attacks accomplish nothing unless you get policy makers.

[–] And009@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What kind of sick human wrapped that tape in reverse!

[–] ThunderChunk@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

Askin the real questions...

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It feels like there are better targets in Israel.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Allies are generally not bad targets, tbf. But when the secret police are disappearing humanitarians off the street, it's not surprising that the ardent supporters of the fascists become targets. That's how it's worked in... pretty much all of history. Just surprising that this guy didn't use a gun, since you know, america.

Shitty that it's come to this I guess, but truly not surprising that violence against the supporters of a genocide is happening.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 days ago

As a history nerd, yes. I suppose the target is the one you think you can hit.

[–] Ironfist79@lemmy.world 0 points 3 days ago

Oh no, those poor zionists. Any way...