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Al Bawaba
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
US to revoke Bob Vylan's visa after "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury
Published June 30th, 2025 - 07:28 GMT ALBAWABA - British duo Bob Vylan has been the talk of social media amid their rebellious act at Glastonbury Festival, where they chanted "free Palestine" and "death to the IDF," due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. The live performance captured by the BBC flooded social media, sparking a wide variety of reactions from pro-Palestine and pro-Israel organizations and individuals. While many pro-Palestine activists praised Bob Vylan for their stance, pro-Israel organization 'StopAntisemitism' urged US authorities to revoke the British duo's visa to prevent them from performing at their upcoming concerts in America. Statement from Leo Terrell on Antisemitic Chants by Bob Vylan: Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, strongly condemns the antisemitic chants made by Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. These abhorrent chants, which included calls for the death of… — Leo Terrell (@LeoTerrellDOJ) June 29, 2025 The post shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) caught the attention of US officials, including civil rights attorney Leo James Terrell and Congressman Randy Fine, who stated that they will do their best to revoke Bob Vylan's entry visa. StopAntisemitism wrote on X, "This antisemite must have his visa denied/rescinded - his hate is not welcome here," while tagging Fine and Terrell. Terrel later made a statement which read, "Leo Terrell, Chair of the DOJ Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, strongly condemns the antisemitic chants made by Bob Vylan at the Glastonbury Festival. These abhorrent chants, which included calls for the death of members of the Israeli Defense Forces, are abhorrent and have no place in any civil society." It added, "We understand that Mr. Vylan is planning to travel to the United States as part of the Inertia Tour. In response, Mr. Terrell's Task Force will be reaching out to the U.S. Department of State on Monday to determine what measures are available to address the situation and to prevent the promotion of violent antisemitic rhetoric in the United States." The statement tagged US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and StopAntisemitism. A senior US senator revealed to The Daily Wire that they are "already looking at revocation" of the artists' visa, while referencing Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" policy towards individuals who "support terrorism." © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Fox News
03-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Holocaust survivor among victims in Boulder, Colorado terror attack
One victim from the Boulder, Colorado, terror attack is a Holocaust survivor, according to a government official. Eight people were injured on Sunday, with one in critical condition, after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly targeted a pro-Israel peaceful protest aimed at advocating for the release of Hamas hostages. Police said they received reports of a man who was setting people on fire. Leo Terrell, senior counsel for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, said in a post on X that one of the victims is a Holocaust survivor. "One of the victims of the Boulder attack was a Holocaust survivor. She endured the worst evil in human history. She came to America seeking safety," Terrell said. "And now, decades later, she's victimized again by a terrorist screaming 'Free Palestine.' The same slogan another terrorist just screamed when murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on May 21." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," he added. Soliman was charged with murder in the first degree – deliberation with intent - criminal attempt; murder in the first degree – extreme indifference - criminal attempt; crimes against at-risk adults/elderly; first-degree assault – non-family; first-degree assault – heat of passion; criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies; and use of explosives or incendiary devices during felony. He was booked into jail on Sunday where he remains on a $10 million bond. The alleged attack happened on Sunday during a gathering held by pro-Israel group "Run for Their Lives." During the attack, Soliman was allegedly heard yelling, "Free Palestine." According to sources who spoke with Fox News, Soliman was in the United States illegally and is an Egyptian national. The sources said Soliman first entered the U.S. on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant, visa that expired on Feb. 26, 2023, but he didn't leave. Soliman filed a claim with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 29, 2023, which authorized him to work through March 2025. FBI director Kash Patel has described the incident as a terror attack. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI director Kash Patel said. "Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available."
Fox News
02-06-2025
- General
- Fox News
Holocaust survivor among victims in Boulder, Colorado suspected terror attack
One victim from the Boulder, Colorado, suspected terror attack is a Holocaust survivor, according to a government official. Eight people were injured on Sunday, with one in critical condition, after Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly targeted a pro-Israel peaceful protest aimed at advocating for the release of Hamas hostages. Police said they received reports of a man who was setting people on fire. Leo Terrell, senior counsel for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, said in a post on X that one of the victims is a Holocaust survivor. "One of the victims of the Boulder attack was a Holocaust survivor. She endured the worst evil in human history. She came to America seeking safety," Terrell said. "And now, decades later, she's victimized again by a terrorist screaming 'Free Palestine.' The same slogan another terrorist just screamed when murdering Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim on May 21." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," he added. Soliman was charged with murder in the first degree – deliberation with intent; murder in the first degree – extreme indifference; crimes against at-risk adults/elderly; first-degree assault – non-family; first-degree assault – heat of passion; criminal attempt to commit class one and class two felonies; and use of explosives or incendiary devices during felony. He was booked into jail on Sunday where he remains on a $10 million bond. The alleged attack happened on Sunday during a gathering held by pro-Israel group "Run for Their Lives." During the attack, Soliman was allegedly heard yelling, "Free Palestine." According to sources who spoke with Fox News, Soliman was in the United States illegally and is an Egyptian national. The sources said Soliman first entered the U.S. on Aug. 27, 2022 on a B1/B2 non-immigrant, visa that expired on Feb. 26, 2023, but he didn't leave. Soliman filed a claim with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on March 29, 2023, which authorized him to work through March 2025. FBI director Kash Patel has described the incident as a terror attack. "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado," FBI director Kash Patel said. "Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available."
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Holocaust survivor among the Boulder attack victims
A Holocaust survivor was among the eight victims in an alleged "act of terrorism" carried out during a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, according to a Department of Justice official. The Holocaust survivor, who was not identified, "endured the worst evil in human history" and "came to America seeking safety," Leo Terrell, the Justice Department official in charge of the antisemitism task force, wrote on social media. "Now, decades later, she's victimized again." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, [2023], when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," Terrell said. "But this time, it happened here. In our country. This is all caused by the same type of hatred: antisemitism." "Holocaust survivors should not spend the final chapter of their lives experiencing or witnessing this hatred again," Terrell wrote. "We must fight this terror together." MORE: Boulder attack suspect in US illegally: Homeland Security The suspect, 45-year-old Mohammed Soliman, allegedly used a "makeshift flamethrower" and threw an incendiary device into a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators on a pedestrian mall on Sunday afternoon, according to the FBI. He allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack, the FBI said. The attack took place during a Run for Their Lives walk, which aims to raise awareness about the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and calls for their immediate release. Eight victims were hospitalized with burns, including one person in critical condition, police said. The victims' ages range from 52 to 88, police said. Soliman has been taken into custody. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Holocaust survivor among the Boulder attack victims originally appeared on
02-06-2025
- Politics
Holocaust survivor among the Boulder attack victims
A Holocaust survivor was among the eight victims in an alleged "act of terrorism" carried out during a pro-Israel demonstration in Boulder, Colorado, according to a Department of Justice official. The Holocaust survivor, who was not identified, "endured the worst evil in human history" and "came to America seeking safety," Leo Terrell, the Justice Department official in charge of the antisemitism task force, wrote on social media. "Now, decades later, she's victimized again." "The attack on this survivor reminds me of the horror of October 7, [2023], when Holocaust survivors were murdered and dragged away by Hamas terrorists in Israel," Terrell said. "But this time, it happened here. In our country. This is all caused by the same type of hatred: antisemitism." "Holocaust survivors should not spend the final chapter of their lives experiencing or witnessing this hatred again," Terrell wrote. "We must fight this terror together." The suspect, 45-year-old Mohammed Soliman, allegedly used a "makeshift flamethrower" and threw an incendiary device into a crowd of pro-Israel demonstrators on a pedestrian mall on Sunday afternoon, according to the FBI. He allegedly yelled "Free Palestine" during the attack, the FBI said. The attack took place during a Run for Their Lives walk, which aims to raise awareness about the remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and calls for their immediate release. Eight victims were hospitalized with burns, including one person in critical condition, police said. The victims' ages range from 52 to 88, police said. Soliman has been taken into custody.
