Imagine a quiet Sunday in Boulder, Colorado, shattered by flames and hate as Jewish activists are set ablaze in a horrifying attack.
In a shocking incident, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian man residing in the U.S. without legal status, allegedly targeted peaceful marchers supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas, using Molotov cocktails and a makeshift flamethrower while shouting political slogans, Fox News reported.
The attack unfolded on a Sunday in Boulder, leaving eight individuals, aged 52 to 88, injured, including a Holocaust survivor. No lives were lost, but the brutality of the act—burning people in the name of a cause—has sent ripples of outrage across the nation. It’s a grim reminder that words of division can ignite real-world violence.
Soliman entered the country in August 2022 on a temporary B2 visa, which expired in February 2023. He applied for asylum shortly after arrival, in September 2022, and was granted a work permit under the current administration despite overstaying his visa. On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed his unauthorized status.
“He entered the country in August 2022 on a B2 visa that expired in February 2023,” said Tricia McLaughlin, a DHS spokeswoman. Well, turns out overstaying a welcome isn’t just a social faux pas—it can have deadly consequences when oversight fails.
Charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree murder, Soliman’s actions have drawn sharp condemnation. The fact that he allegedly yelled “Free Palestine” during the attack adds a charged political layer to an already tragic event. It’s not just a crime; it’s a statement that demands a hard look at underlying tensions.
Enter Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., a Jewish House member who isn’t mincing words about what should happen next. In a Monday interview with Fox News Digital, Fine demanded the deportation of Soliman and his family, though it remains unclear if Soliman even has relatives in the U.S. or what their immigration status might be.
“President Trump needs the resources to round up and deport every single illegal immigrant, everyone—number one, starting with the family of Mohamed, who’s sitting at home illegally in Colorado right now,” Fine declared. Here’s a thought: if borders mean anything, shouldn’t enforcing them be priority one when crimes like this erupt?
Fine’s anger is palpable as he ties the attack to broader anti-Israel sentiment. “Jews were burned alive in the United States in 2025. We got burned 80 years ago, and we said, ‘Never again,’” he said, invoking a powerful historical parallel.
“I’ll be damned if I let this continue,” Fine added in his interview. His frustration mirrors a growing sentiment among conservatives that lax immigration policies have real-world fallout. It’s not about blame; it’s about accountability at the highest levels.
Fine also pointed to a House Republican tax and spending bill, touted as a sweeping measure backed by President Trump, which he believes would fund efforts to deport unauthorized migrants, starting with cases like Soliman’s. If resources are the issue, perhaps it’s time to stop funding endless debates and start securing the nation.
Beyond deportation, Fine has pushed for legislation to protect religious groups on college campuses, hinting at deeper cultural battles. He has also called for cutting financial ties with Qatar, signaling that he believes foreign influence fuels domestic unrest. It’s a bold stance—let’s see if it gains traction.
“I’m very angry, if you can’t tell. Many of us have been talking about this stuff for years,” Fine vented. His words aren’t just emotion; they’re a warning that ignoring divisive rhetoric can lead to literal flames.
The Boulder attack isn’t just a local tragedy; it’s a flashpoint in a larger debate over immigration enforcement and national security. Eight injured, including a Holocaust survivor—how many more wake-up calls do policymakers need before action trumps platitudes?
As the nation grapples with this incident, Fine’s call for deportation and stricter measures resonates with those tired of what they see as a porous system. It’s a tough conversation, but one worth having if the goal is safety over sentiment. After all, actions—or inaction—have consequences, and Boulder just paid a searing price.
