News and updates about arson

Hebron emirate plan:

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Hebron sheikh backing peace with Israel targeted in arson attack amid PA incitement campaign.

Pro-Israel sheikh's car torched

Palestinian Arabs set fire to two cars near Bat Ayin

Palestinian Arabs set fire to two cars last night near the town of Bat Ayin in Gush Etzion. Firefighters gained control over the fire. There were no injuries.

Palestinian Arabs set fire to two cars near Bat Ayin

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

A resident of Beitar Illit was indicted on two charges of arson after he set fire to the synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef.

Arsonist who torched former Chief Rabbi's synagogue indicted

Police and Shin Bet:

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Man in his 20s arrested in connection with arson at the Or Haviv synagogue, affiliated with former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef. Suspect taken for questioning.

Suspect arrested in arson of Rabbi Yosef's synagogue

Arson in Jerusalem:

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

Worshipers at the synagogue of Chief Sephardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef were left stunned following an arson attack that caused significant damage to the synagogue - but one item escaped damage.

'The rabbi's prayer book remained intact'

Suspected arson at synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Security camera captures man entering the Or Haviv synagogue in Jerusalem in the early morning hours shortly before a fire broke out, destroying several sacred books.

Suspected arson at synagogue of former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef

Shas chairman:

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

MK Aryeh Deri arrives with Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef at the Or Haviv synagogue that was set on fire. "To come and burn a synagogue - this is an unforgivable act."

'There is no greater hate crime than this'

Arson suspected:

Over 190 fires erupt across Israel amid extreme heatwave

Major fires erupt near Shfaram, Ben Shemen Forest, and Ramat Hashofet; authorities suspect some fires may have been deliberately set.

Over 190 fires erupt across Israel amid extreme heatwave

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Firefighters gain control over two major blazes near military outpost and Har Bracha, arson suspected.

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Likud MK proposes minimum sentence for arson amid wave of fires

MK Eliyahu Revivo introduces bill to set minimum sentence for nationalist arsonists.

Likud MK proposes minimum sentence for arson amid wave of fires

You lit the fire? Pay the consequences

Spoiler alert - it was ARSON. But we will plant many more trees because we really do own and love this land.

You lit the fire? Pay the consequences

Heritage Minister: Widespread fires caused by arson terror

Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu slams 'whitewashing of the arson phenomenon,' blames official sources for ignoring intentional arson terror attacks.

Heritage Minister: Widespread fires caused by arson terror

Incitement on social media:

'Go out and burn the forests - for Gaza'

Calls for set fire to Israel's forests and settlements circulating on Palestinian Arab social media groups.

'Go out and burn the forests - for Gaza'

Mike Huckabee:

'They have no respect for life, even trees'

US ambassador Mike Huckabee tweeted to denounce the calls on Arabic media encouraging arson against Israel.

'They have no respect for life, even trees'

Police contradict Netanyahu: 18 people weren't arrested for arson

Only three people, not 18, detained for suspected arson attacks, police say.

Police contradict Netanyahu: 18 people weren't arrested for arson

Arson wave:

Firefighters put out flames – suspects arrested

Two fires that broke out near communities in the center and south were quickly extinguished thanks to the rapid action of fire brigades. Two suspects were arrested in Beit Keshet and Rosh HaAyin.

Firefighters put out flames – suspects arrested

Investigators suspect Beit Shemesh fire was set deliberately

Fire Commissioner Eyal Caspi ordered the establishment of a special investigation team for the fire in the Beit Shemesh region. The team believes that someone started the fire deliberately.

Investigators suspect Beit Shemesh fire was set deliberately

Josh Shapirio:

Trump made 'very gracious' call after antisemitism arson attack

US President calls Jewish governor whose home was targeted in an antisemitic arson attack on the night of the Seder from his private cellphone.

Trump made 'very gracious' call after antisemitism arson attack

'Appalling act of violence'

Israeli Consul in NY sends letter to Gov. Shapiro following arson

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro after the latter's residence was targeted on Saturday night in an arson attack.

Israeli Consul in NY sends letter to Gov. Shapiro following arson

Gov. Josh Shapiro:

Arson suspect cited 'what he wants to do to Palestinian people'

The suspect accused of attempting to murder Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on the Seder night used Shapiro's alleged 'injustices against Palestinian people' in his justification for the late night arson.

Arson suspect cited 'what he wants to do to Palestinian people'

One in custody:

Arson at Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's residence

The Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating a suspected arson that occurred overnight at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

Arson at Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro's residence

Terrorist who burned Jewish family's home to pay 47k to family

Court approves settlement for one of the terrorists involved in racially-motivated arson of Yushvaev family's home.

Terrorist who burned Jewish family's home to pay 47k to family

Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of burning synagogue

Police arrest Bnei Brak resident suspected of involvement in Tel Aviv synagogue arson.

Bnei Brak resident arrested on suspicion of burning synagogue

Paris:

Arson attack on kosher market which was attacked in 2015

Hyper Cacher, the Paris kosher supermarket that was the scene of a terror attack in 2015, set ablaze in an arson attack.

Arson attack on kosher market which was attacked in 2015

Boston:

Man sentenced for obstructing probe into attacks on Jewish sites

Alexander Giannakakis, extradited from Sweden last year, sentenced to 42 months in prison for obstructing an FBI investigation into arson attacks targeting Jewish institutions in the Boston area.

Man sentenced for obstructing probe into attacks on Jewish sites

Arizona synagogue badly damaged in arson attack

Kahal Hasidim Jewish Community Center in Casa Grande, Arizona suffers severe damage after being engulfed in fire set overnight last week. Suspect in custody as rabbi vows to rebuild.

Arizona synagogue badly damaged in arson attack

39 cases of arson against synagogues, most were closed

Recent findings in a Knesset session highlight the extensive damage to religious institutions in Israel, but most were not investigated.

39 cases of arson against synagogues, most were closed

Sydney, Australia:

Daycare center torched, antisemitic graffiti scrawled on wall

Children’s daycare center in eastern suburbs of Sydney torched and the words “f--- the Jews” found scrawled on a nearby wall. Daycare center not affiliated with the Jewish community, but is located near a synagogue and Jewish school.

Daycare center torched, antisemitic graffiti scrawled on wall

LA wildfires:

Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained

LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.

Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained

Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified

Illegal migrant faces 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges for throwing lit match at Debrina Kawam and watching as she was burned so badly it took over a week to identify her.

Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified

Australian police:

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Police confirm that the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being officially treated as an act of terrorism. Search underway for three suspects.

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Netanyahu on synagogue arson:

'Impossible to separate attack from government's positions'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'

'Impossible to separate attack from government's positions'

Synagogue chair:

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Benjamin Klein, chairman at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, tells i24NEWS that arson attack was 'horrendous' for the community. 'This isn't something we expect, we live far away from any issues in Israel.' Watch.

'The whole community is in shock' after arson attack

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

Police open hate crime investigation after early morning fire causes significant damage at the Adass Israel synagogue. 2 people lightly injured from the fire.

Melbourne synagogue badly damaged in 'suspicious fire'

'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings

Hundreds of ballots destroyed in arson attacks on ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington. 'Free Palestine' reportedly found written on 3 incendiary devices used in the attacks.

'Free Gaza' messages left at sites of US ballot box burnings

Denmark:

21-year-old stands trial after setting fire to a Jewish house

Danish police arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of setting fire to a Jewish family house and he faces preliminary charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 16 years

21-year-old stands trial after setting fire to a Jewish house

France:

33-year-old facing terrorism charges over synagogue arson attack

33-year-old man facing terrorism charges for arson attack on synagogue in La Grande Motte. Prosecutors say the suspect claimed the attack was intended to defend Palestinian Arabs and influence Israeli policy.

33-year-old facing terrorism charges over synagogue arson attack

Baltimore police arrest suspect in arson at Jewish museum

Baltimore Police officers arrest 66-year-old man in connection with an arson attack outside the Jewish Museum of Maryland earlier this month.

Baltimore police arrest suspect in arson at Jewish museum

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Initial investigations show that the fire near Mevaseret Zion broke out in several locations, and is sourced in nearby Arab areas.

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Hate in Toronto:

Jewish school buses torched in early morning arson

The bus belonged to a local Jewish school. No one was injured in the incident.

Jewish school buses torched in early morning arson

Russia:

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Fire set in synagogue's electrical room. The vandals attempted to break the synagogue's windows and door.

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Australia:

Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

Antisemitic vandals break windows, leave anti-Zionist graffiti, and set fire at office of Labor MP Josh Burns.

Arsonists set fire at Jewish MP's office

California:

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'

Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus

Less than 24 hours later:

Terrorist who torched trailer in Binyamin region eliminated

Border Police officers, together with IDF soldiers, eliminate one of the terrorists from the squad who torched a residential trailer in the Sde Efraim farm.

Terrorist who torched trailer in Binyamin region eliminated

Terror attack averted

Watch: Arab arsonists torch residential trailer in Binyamin

Upon arriving at the scene in the Sde Efraim farm, firefighters saw two armed terrorists, surveillance footage shows a suspect pouring gasoline on the building and igniting it.

Watch: Arab arsonists torch residential trailer in Binyamin

Second time in a week

Arabs rioters set fires near Oz Tzion

Oz Tzion residents say Arabs left the mosque in the village of Burqa and set fires that nearly reached the homes of the Jewish community. Residents and volunteers from the area managed to extinguish the flames.

Arabs rioters set fires near Oz Tzion

Price Tag:

Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village

Palestinian media claims that more than 100 Israelis entered the city and torched houses, vehicles, and surrounding farmland.

Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village

Price Tag:

Israelis torch Palestinian vehicles near Shechem

The incident started out as a confrontation between Israeli and Palestinian shepherds and escalated to a large-scale confrontation.

Israelis torch Palestinian vehicles near Shechem

Concerning trend

Arson cases in Judea and Samaria spike by over 100%

In the past week alone, firefighters have tended to around 600 fires in open areas in Judea and Samaria, while a normal week sees 30-40.

Arson cases in Judea and Samaria spike by over 100%

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

A fire which broke out Sunday in Jerusalem and neared the Knesset and the Israel Museum may have been set intentionally, investigations show.

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

Chile:

2 arrested for 'economically motivated' arson that killed 137

A firefighter and a worker at the national forestry corporation were arrested in Chile on suspicion of causing the deadly forest fire that killed 137 citizens 'for an economic motive.'

2 arrested for 'economically motivated' arson that killed 137

Arabs set fires to Jewish grazing lands

After Jewish residents extinguished fires lit by Arab mobs on the Rimonim Farm's grazing lands, the perpetrators returned, lit a new blaze, and threw stones at Jews who returned to extinguish it.

Arabs set fires to Jewish grazing lands

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

On Saturday afternoon, Arabs set fire near the town of Elon Moreh. In the fire, a recently established lookout in memory of the soldier Amichay Yaacov Vanino, who fell on October 7th, was burned.

Lookout commemorating soldier torched

IED attack near Tzur Harel in Binyamin

Terrorists from Burqah in Benjamin detonated a high-powered, flame-activated IED last night in a grazing field used by the Tzur Harel homestead in the Binyamin region. The incident was reported to the IDF as 'settler violence'.

IED attack near Tzur Harel in Binyamin

Arabs set fire to pastures in the Rimonim area

Arabs from the village of Tayibe set fire twice during Shabbat to the grazing areas of Rimonim farm in the Binyamin region, using Molotov cocktails hurled from a passing vehicle.

Arabs set fire to pastures in the Rimonim area

Suspect arrested over arson at Senator Sanders' office

Police arrest 35-year-old in connection with a fire at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office.

Suspect arrested over arson at Senator Sanders' office

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

Man arrested after Fort Lauderdale Chabad center is damaged in apparent arson attack.

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

New York:

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison






























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