By: Fern Sidman

 In a rapidly evolving case that has drawn national attention and intensified concerns over rising antisemitic violence in the United States, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of the wife and five children of Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the Egyptian-born suspect charged in Sunday’s firebombing attack targeting Jews in downtown Boulder, Colorado.

 As reported by Israel National News on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Gordon P. Gallagher issued the emergency stay on Wednesday, halting removal proceedings initiated by U.S. immigration authorities after Soliman’s family was taken into federal custody on Tuesday. Soliman’s wife, his 18-year-old daughter, and four minor children—none of whom have been charged in connection with the attempted mass murder—are all Egyptian nationals.

 The court’s order comes amid an intensifying federal investigation into whether Soliman’s family had any prior knowledge of his alleged plan to carry out an antisemitic attack using Molotov cocktails. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed their detention and emphasized that authorities were still evaluating their potential involvement.

 “We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it,” Noem said in a statement quoted by Israel National News.

 Court documents and an FBI affidavit, however, suggest Soliman has thus far insisted his family was unaware of his intentions. According to statements included in the affidavit, Soliman claimed full responsibility for the plot and stated that no one else, including his wife or children, was informed.

 Soliman, 45, is currently being held on an unprecedented $10 million cash bond and faces both federal hate crime charges and state-level attempted murder charges. Authorities allege that he planned to incinerate approximately 20 people at a Jewish solidarity demonstration on Boulder’s Pearl Street pedestrian mall, where he ultimately hurled two of the 18 Molotov cocktails he reportedly prepared. Eyewitnesses and law enforcement confirmed that Soliman was shouting “Free Palestine” as he launched the incendiary devices—a phrase that Israel National News and Jewish organizations increasingly describe as a coded call to violence against Jews.

 Israel National News has been closely monitoring the case, which shines a much needed spotlight on the deadly intersection of anti-Israel agitation, antisemitic hatred, and immigration enforcement failures.

 Federal authorities disclosed that Soliman first arrived in the United States in August 2022 on a tourist visa. He applied for asylum a month later, in September, and was granted temporary work authorization in March 2023. However, both his visa and work permit have since expired, raising serious questions about the oversight of immigration and asylum protocols in high-risk cases.

 As the report on Israel National News emphasized, the case has ignited a broader debate about the inadequacy of current vetting systems, especially in light of Soliman’s openly expressed desire “to kill all Zionist people,” as he stated to investigators. The FBI has classified the case as an ideologically motivated hate crime and is continuing to assess whether Soliman acted alone or was part of a broader network.

 In addition to national security implications, the case has exposed fault lines within federal immigration and law enforcement agencies. Soliman’s ability to remain in the United States long after his visa expired, despite filing for asylum on vague grounds, has sparked criticism from lawmakers and advocacy groups. Many argue that his case should never have reached the point of violence.

 Meanwhile, Israel National News reported that Jewish communities across the country are increasingly alarmed by a sharp uptick in threats and attacks. Sunday’s bombing attempt, which miraculously resulted in no injuries, is the latest in a series of assaults targeting Jewish individuals and institutions since October 2023. The attack is being cited by Jewish leaders and security analysts as part of a disturbing nationwide pattern of radicalization, particularly among foreign nationals with extremist ideologies.

 Soliman is scheduled to appear in state court on Thursday, where prosecutors are expected to push for maximum security measures and continued detention pending trial. Federal authorities are also reportedly weighing additional charges, pending further forensic analysis of his communications, weaponry, and ideological affiliations.

 In the meantime, Judge Gallagher’s order ensures that Soliman’s family remains in the U.S. while the investigation continues. The court emphasized that the stay of deportation is temporary and does not preclude future removal if evidence emerges linking the family to the attack or other violations.

 This case has come to symbolize the increasingly complex nexus of immigration policy, domestic terrorism, and antisemitism in 21st-century America.