Israel National NewsNews BriefsMontreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitismMontreal synagogue arsonist claims plot was driven by addiction, not antisemitism Jul 3, 2026, 2:18 AM (GMT+3)20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to firebombing a Montreal synagogue faces sentencing, claiming drug dependency - not hatred - motivated the hired attack. Read moreFound a mistake? Contact us