Colorado Man Faces Life in Prison for Hate Crime Attack During Pro-Israel Rally

A man is facing life in prison after being charged with attempted first-degree murder and a federal hate crime. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, allegedly attacked demonstrators in Colorado who were supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas. He is accused of using a makeshift flamethrower and shouting "free Palestine." "When that offense includes attempted murder, the statutory maximum federal sentence is life in prison," said Acting U.S. Attorney J. Bishop Grewell. District Attorney Michael Dougherty added that Soliman is charged with 16 counts of attempted murder, eight with intent and eight with extreme indifference. The incident highlights the rising tensions and polarization surrounding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.