In Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday (Jun 1), six people were injured as a pro-Palestinian man threw a deadly Molotov cocktail at a peaceful pro-Israel protest.The attack was described as a "targeted terror attack" by FBI director Kash Patel, who said that they were investigating the latest, allegedly antisemitic attack in the United States.Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital.What is the weapon used in the horrific attack? Here's all you need to know.<h2>What are Molotov cocktails?</h2>Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target.It typically consists of a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and is fitted with a wick that is set aflame before throwing. A Molotov cocktail bomb is also known as a bottle bomb, a burn bottle, a fire bottle and a poor man's grenade.These bombs are easy to produce and are often used by revolutions and uprisings against the government in various parts of the world.<h2>Why is it called a Molotov cocktail?</h2>The name, as per Britannica, can be traced back to Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's foreign minister during and after World War II. However, it must be noted that he was not the inventor. In 1939, Molotov authorised the illegal invasion of Finland during the early days of WW2, thus starting the Russo-Finnish War. The Soviet foreign minister was known to refer to cluster bombs being dropped on Finland as "food parcels" for the starving Finnish population. The resistance then came up with crude bombs made from bottles filled with a mixture of tar, ethanol, and gasoline, stoppered with wicks. In a bit of black humour, Finns christened them “Molotov cocktails”—drinks intended to accompany Molotov’s “food parcels”.

Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. But what exactly is it? Here's all you need to know.

In Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday (Jun 1), six people were injured as a pro-Palestinian man threw a deadly Molotov cocktail at a peaceful pro-Israel protest. The attack was described as a "targeted terror attack" by FBI director Kash Patel, who said that they were investigating the latest, allegedly antisemitic attack in the United States. Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. What is the weapon used in the horrific attack? Here's all you need to know. What are Molotov cocktails? Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. It typically consists of a glass bottle filled with a flammable liquid and is fitted with a wick that is set aflame before throwing. A Molotov cocktail bomb is also known as a bottle bomb, a burn bottle, a fire bottle and a poor man's grenade. These bombs are easy to produce and are often used by revolutions and uprisings against the government in various parts of the world. Why is it called a Molotov cocktail? The name, as per Britannica, can be traced back to Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's foreign minister during and after World War II. However, it must be noted that he was not the inventor. In 1939, Molotov authorised the illegal invasion of Finland during the early days of WW2, thus starting the Russo-Finnish War. The Soviet foreign minister was known to refer to cluster bombs being dropped on Finland as "food parcels" for the starving Finnish population. The resistance then came up with crude bombs made from bottles filled with a mixture of tar, ethanol, and gasoline, stoppered with wicks. In a bit of black humour, Finns christened them “Molotov cocktails”—drinks intended to accompany Molotov’s “food parcels”.

Molotov cocktail refers to a crude bomb that, like a grenade, has to be physically hurled at a target. But what exactly is it? Here's all you need to know.

What are Molotov cocktails? All about the ‘poor man’s grenade’ used in Colorado attack

A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">An Islamist terrorist named Mohamad Soliman set Jews on fire in Boulder, Colorado. This is the second terrorist attack in 10 days in the US where the perpetrator screams ‘Free Palestine’. It’s time for ‘Free Palestine’ to be OFFICIALLY considered a terrorist chant. <a href="https://t.co/ech7HFIUvQ">pic.twitter.com/ech7HFIUvQ</a>&mdash; Dr. Maalouf ‏ (@realMaalouf) <a href="https://twitter.com/realMaalouf/status/1929315765645115554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser, took to the social media platform X and wrote, "A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien. He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit."&nbsp;"Suicidal migration must be fully reversed," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien. He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit. Suicidal migration must be fully reversed.&mdash; Stephen Miller (@StephenM) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenM/status/1929354625104109637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman?</h2>As per some unconfirmed reports citing senior Department of Homeland Security sources, Soliman is an Egyptian national . He entered US on a non-immigrant visa in 2022.&nbsp;As per a report by CNN, Soliman was denied a visa for US in 2005.&nbsp;During the attack, Soliman was heard chanting "Free Palestine" (a pro-Palestine slogan), "How many children you killed," "We have to end Zionists," and "They are killers".&nbsp;The accused was also injured during the attack and was taken to the hospital. Although, there are no charges against him so far, authorities have said they will hold Soliman “fully accountable”

<h2>What happened?</h2> Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.&nbsp;Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas.&nbsp;Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado.&nbsp;

Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin? 

A 45-year-old man identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly bombed people and killed at least six in US's Colorado. The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

The man allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" and threw a firebomb during a weekly gathering of Jewish community members. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) called the incident a "targeted terror".

Colorado Molotov Attack: Who is Mohamed Sabry Soliman, pro-Palestine suspect who was granted visa by Biden admin?

In the United States' Colorado, several people were injured on Sunday (Jun 1) in a "targeted terror attack" that saw a man throwing Molotov cocktail bombs on a peaceful protest in support of Israelis held hostage in Gaza.Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado.<h2>What happened?</h2>Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas.The attacker has been identified by the FBI as Mohamed Sabry Soliman. He was also injured in the attack.According to the investigative agency, he used a "makeshift flamethrower" and hurled an "incendiary device" into the crowd.<h2>What was the motive behind the Colorado Molotov attack?</h2>At a press conference, FBI special agent Mark Michalek confirmed that the suspect was heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the horrific attack. Michalek said that the attacker would be held "fully accountable"."In the coming days decisions will be made about what charges to file and where, there 's a couple of different options. But what I would stress now is that we are fully united 100%, in making sure the charges we bring hold the attacker fully accountable," he said.AFP reports that in an apparent video of the attack, a shirtless man holding bottles in his hand could be seen pacing as the grass in front of himHe can be heard screaming, "End Zionists!", "Palestine is free!" and "They are killers!" towards several people in red t-shirts as they tend to an injured person lying on the ground.Watch the video here

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">BOULDER, COLORADO - Apparent video shows the suspect in the targeted terror attack holding Molotov spray bottle. Third video is emergency presser immediately after the incident. SUSPECT IDENTIFIED as Mohamad Soliman in the Boulder terror attack shows him screaming at nearby… <a href="https://t.co/CaY2fetfHK">pic.twitter.com/CaY2fetfHK</a>&mdash; Kharma Reflection (@KharmaRene) <a href="https://twitter.com/KharmaRene/status/1929314926192980405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Other videos show smoke rising as people rush to aid the victims.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨BREAKING IN BOULDER, COLORADO🚨 According to multiple witnesses and the Boulder Police Department, an attack occurred at 13th and Pearl Streets, with reports of several victims, including children. Jewish protesters, known to march weekly to call for the release of hostages,… <a href="https://t.co/9MQWI8R5QU">pic.twitter.com/9MQWI8R5QU</a>&mdash; Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) <a href="https://twitter.com/SarahisCensored/status/1929287215236206963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 1, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This is the second such attack in recent days. Previously, two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down late on 21 May 2025 outside a Jewish museum in Washington.As per reports, the suspect has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. He reportedly shouted 'Free Palestine' before gunning down the two Israeli staffers. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

In the United States' Colorado, several people were injured on Sunday (Jun 1) in a "targeted terror attack" that saw a man throwing Molotov cocktail bombs on a peaceful protest in support of Israelis held hostage in Gaza. Calling the horrific attack a "targeted terror attack", FBI director Kash Patel on X said that they were "aware of and fully investigating" the attack in Boulder, Colorado. What happened? Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Six people, aged between 67 and 88, were injured in the senseless attack and were rushed to the hospital. They were all participants of 'Run for Their Lives', an American Jewish group that organises public walks to call for the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas. The attacker has been identified by the FBI as Mohamed Sabry Soliman. He was also injured in the attack. According to the investigative agency, he used a "makeshift flamethrower" and hurled an "incendiary device" into the crowd. What was the motive behind the Colorado Molotov attack? At a press conference, FBI special agent Mark Michalek confirmed that the suspect was heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the horrific attack. Michalek said that the attacker would be held "fully accountable". "In the coming days decisions will be made about what charges to file and where, there 's a couple of different options. But what I would stress now is that we are fully united 100%, in making sure the charges we bring hold the attacker fully accountable," he said. AFP reports that in an apparent video of the attack, a shirtless man holding bottles in his hand could be seen pacing as the grass in front of him He can be heard screaming, "End Zionists!", "Palestine is free!" and "They are killers!" towards several people in red t-shirts as they tend to an injured person lying on the ground. Watch the video here

Local media, citing witnesses, reported that a man threw something resembling a homemade Molotov cocktail at the group protesting for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Six injured as man throws Molotov cocktail bombs on pro-Israel protest in Colorado; FBI calls it 'targeted terror attack'

This brewery in Ukraine’s Lviv has stopped making beer as the country is under attack by Russia. But what are they making now? Watch to find out.

This Ukrainian brewery stopped making beer. What is it making now?

Cuban foreign ministry on Tuesday (local time) released a footage of petrol bombs being hurled at the embassy in Paris. The ministry posted the footage on Twitter.

A person wearing a dark coloured top with light coloured pants can be seen in the footage throwing a Molotov cocktail towards the compound of the embassy on Monday night (July 26). Another individual can be seen throwing the flammable object towards the building.

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Cuba's Embassy in Paris said in a statement on Tuesday that three petrol bombs were thrown by two unnamed individuals.

France's foreign ministry condemned the attack on the Cuban embassy, adding that a judicial investigation had been opened to try and determine who was behind it. It confirmed that there had been some material damage but no injuries.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cuban foreign ministry on Tuesday (local time) released a footage of petrol bombs being hurled at the embassy in Paris. The ministry posted the footage on Twitter.

Cuban foreign ministry on Tuesday (local time) released a footage of petrol bombs being hurled at the embassy in Paris. The ministry posted the footage on Twitter. A person wearing a dark coloured top with light coloured pants can be seen in the footage throwing a Molotov cocktail towards the compound of the embassy on Monday night (July 26). Another individual can be seen throwing the flammable object towards the building. Continuamos denunciando el acto de terrorismo contra @EmbaCubaFrancia del 26 de julio de 2021. 👉Nuevas evidencias en el siguiente video🎥 Quienes instigan a la violencia y celebran el odio son los responsables de este vil suceso.#TerrorismoNuncaMás pic.twitter.com/tI0xBpKhPv — Cancillería de Cuba (@CubaMINREX) July 28, 2021 × Cuba's Embassy in Paris said in a statement on Tuesday that three petrol bombs were thrown by two unnamed individuals. France's foreign ministry condemned the attack on the Cuban embassy, adding that a judicial investigation had been opened to try and determine who was behind it. It confirmed that there had been some material damage but no injuries. (With inputs from agencies)

Man seen throwing petrol bomb at Cuban embassy in Paris

Reuters photographers covering protests in the central Santiago rallying point of Plaza Italia were getting ready to capture images on Monday as the police set about clearing the square for the evening.

Jorge Silva, a Reuters chief photographer in South East Asia, has been in Chile covering the protests that started two weeks ago over public transport fare hikes and broadened into often violent demonstrations over inequality in one of Latin America's richest nations.

He was standing close to the Baquedano metro station that has remained shuttered amid arson attacks and watched as police tried to drive protesters away from a broad avenue leading out of the square.

As the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tear-gas-water-cannon-as-chile-protesters-defy-police-in-santiago-260431"> police used tear gas </a>canisters and water cannon against the protesters, he saw a series of Molotov cocktails thrown in the direction of the police.

Two police officers were engulfed in flames. They were helped by colleagues who used fire extinguishers and their hands to put out the fires.

The two women, María José Hernández Torres, 25, and Abigail Catalina Aburto Cardenas, 20, both members of the Santiago police special forces, are in serious condition in hospital, police said.

Silva saw a flare out of the corner of his eye and swung his camera to capture an image just as the flames surged above the heads of the police officers.

"I realized a police officer had been set on fire by a Molotov and her team were trying to extinguish the fire," he said.

Three Reuters photographers captured images showing one of the officers, her helmet pulled off, grimacing in pain as her colleagues sprayed her with a fire extinguisher to try to put out the flames licking around her face.

Ivan Alvarado, a Reuters photographer based in Chile who documented the scene from a nearby rooftop, said the flames spread quickly.

"The officers were trying to put them out with their hands," he said.

Chile's Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel visited the women in hospital on Monday evening and denounced the attack as "pure violence... nothing to do with the legitimate demands of citizens."

"It was violent, cowardly aggression against two police officers who were working to protect the safety of our compatriots," he said.

Henry Romero, a Reuters photographer usually based in Mexico who was also on the scene in Santiago, said the incident sparked an immediate response from police.

"From that moment things intensified, the police began to use a lot of gas and rubber bullets, the noise of the repeated fire was loud," he said.

A police source, who asked not to be named, said officers in the square followed standard operating procedure, deploying first water cannons, then tear gas. He said rubber bullets were only used in instances of "imminent danger" to police officers. "Control of public order is very complex," he said.

Reuters was unable to reach the families of the two police officers. The hospital where they are being treated did not respond to request for comment.

The two women are among 800 police officers injured in the demonstrations over the last two weeks, along with 1,650 protesters who have been hospitalized, according to human rights groups.

Reuters photographers covering protests in the central Santiago rallying point of Plaza Italia were getting ready to capture images on Monday as the police set about clearing the square for the evening.

Reuters photographers covering protests in the central Santiago rallying point of Plaza Italia were getting ready to capture images on Monday as the police set about clearing the square for the evening. Jorge Silva, a Reuters chief photographer in South East Asia, has been in Chile covering the protests that started two weeks ago over public transport fare hikes and broadened into often violent demonstrations over inequality in one of Latin America's richest nations. He was standing close to the Baquedano metro station that has remained shuttered amid arson attacks and watched as police tried to drive protesters away from a broad avenue leading out of the square. As the police used tear gas canisters and water cannon against the protesters, he saw a series of Molotov cocktails thrown in the direction of the police. Two police officers were engulfed in flames. They were helped by colleagues who used fire extinguishers and their hands to put out the fires. The two women, María José Hernández Torres, 25, and Abigail Catalina Aburto Cardenas, 20, both members of the Santiago police special forces, are in serious condition in hospital, police said. Silva saw a flare out of the corner of his eye and swung his camera to capture an image just as the flames surged above the heads of the police officers. "I realized a police officer had been set on fire by a Molotov and her team were trying to extinguish the fire," he said. Three Reuters photographers captured images showing one of the officers, her helmet pulled off, grimacing in pain as her colleagues sprayed her with a fire extinguisher to try to put out the flames licking around her face. Ivan Alvarado, a Reuters photographer based in Chile who documented the scene from a nearby rooftop, said the flames spread quickly. "The officers were trying to put them out with their hands," he said. Chile's Interior Minister Gonzalo Blumel visited the women in hospital on Monday evening and denounced the attack as "pure violence... nothing to do with the legitimate demands of citizens." "It was violent, cowardly aggression against two police officers who were working to protect the safety of our compatriots," he said. Henry Romero, a Reuters photographer usually based in Mexico who was also on the scene in Santiago, said the incident sparked an immediate response from police. "From that moment things intensified, the police began to use a lot of gas and rubber bullets, the noise of the repeated fire was loud," he said. A police source, who asked not to be named, said officers in the square followed standard operating procedure, deploying first water cannons, then tear gas. He said rubber bullets were only used in instances of "imminent danger" to police officers. "Control of public order is very complex," he said. Reuters was unable to reach the families of the two police officers. The hospital where they are being treated did not respond to request for comment. The two women are among 800 police officers injured in the demonstrations over the last two weeks, along with 1,650 protesters who have been hospitalized, according to human rights groups.

Chilean police officers set on fire by Molotov cocktails

An attack on an Indonesian church killed a toddler on Monday, police said, the latest assault on a religious minority in the Muslim-majority country, news agency AFP reported.

An attacker wearing a t-shirt with the word &quot;jihad&quot; on it threw explosives at the church on Borneo island on Sunday.

The Molotov cocktail thrown by the man on the motorbike injured four small children including the two-year-old Intan Olivia Marbun.

The youngsters, aged between two and four, had been playing in the car park of the church in the city of Samarinda at the time of the attack, reported AFP.

&quot;Unfortunately the doctors could not save the victim. She died early this morning,&quot; local police spokesman Fajar Setiawan told AFP. The two-year-old had suffered severe burn injuries.

The spokesman added that the other children were being treated in hospital. &quot;We hope they can come home soon,&quot; said Setiawan.

The 32-year-old suspected attacker has been arrested. He is a former terror convict from the West Java town of Bogor who was sentenced to three and a half years in prison over a 2011 terror attack and was released in July 2014, Press trust of India reported.

A &nbsp;teenager obsessed with the Islamic State stabbed a priest in a church in August. He also tried to detonate a homemade bomb. Four civilians and four attackers were killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack in Jakarta in January.

Indonesia, the world&#39;s most populous Muslim nation, has carried out a sustained crackdown on militant networks since the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, PTI said

(With inputs from agencies)

The attacker wearing a t-shirt with the word 'jihad' threw explosives at the church on Borneo island, killing one child and wounding three

An attack on an Indonesian church killed a toddler on Monday, police said, the latest assault on a religious minority in the Muslim-majority country, news agency AFP reported. An attacker wearing a t-shirt with the word "jihad" on it threw explosives at the church on Borneo island on Sunday. The Molotov cocktail thrown by the man on the motorbike injured four small children including the two-year-old Intan Olivia Marbun. The youngsters, aged between two and four, had been playing in the car park of the church in the city of Samarinda at the time of the attack, reported AFP. "Unfortunately the doctors could not save the victim. She died early this morning," local police spokesman Fajar Setiawan told AFP. The two-year-old had suffered severe burn injuries. The spokesman added that the other children were being treated in hospital. "We hope they can come home soon," said Setiawan. The 32-year-old suspected attacker has been arrested. He is a former terror convict from the West Java town of Bogor who was sentenced to three and a half years in prison over a 2011 terror attack and was released in July 2014, Press trust of India reported. A teenager obsessed with the Islamic State stabbed a priest in a church in August. He also tried to detonate a homemade bomb. Four civilians and four attackers were killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack in Jakarta in January. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has carried out a sustained crackdown on militant networks since the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, PTI said (With inputs from agencies)

Indonesia: 2-year-old killed in church attack, suspect arrested