News and updates about arson

Old synagogue in city of Sfax set on fire

Unknown individuals set fire to synagogue Tunisia's second largest city. Fire limited to courtyard, no one injured

Old synagogue in city of Sfax set on fire

Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he deserves to burn

Golders Green MP Mike Freer says suspected arson at his office likely due to his pro-Israel views, his security has been increased.

Pro-Israel MP targeted in arson attack, told he deserves to burn

Armenia investigating vandalism at country's only synagogue

Armenian authorities launch investigation after video shows a person pouring burning fuel on door of Yerevan synagogue.

Armenia investigating vandalism at country's only synagogue

Man burns down 4 sukkahs in Ashdod

Residents draw link between assault on Yom Kippur worshippers in Tel Aviv and arson against family sukkahs in Ashdod.

Man burns down 4 sukkahs in Ashdod

Left-wing protesters start fire in Israeli town

A group of left-wing activists made their way into the town of Otniel over Shabbat and started a fire that endangered residents' homes.

Left-wing protesters start fire in Israeli town

Ben Gurion statue on Tel Aviv beach torched

Passers-by noticed the famous statue of David Ben-Gurion on the promenade in Tel Aviv was completely burned. The police arrested a suspect.

Ben Gurion statue on Tel Aviv beach torched

Fire in Gush Etzion likely to be rooted in arson

Firefighting chief estimates fire was caused by intentional arson on the part of local Arabs.

Fire in Gush Etzion likely to be rooted in arson

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Holocaust ‘book box’ at German deportation memorial destroyed in apparent antisemitic arson.

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

Suspect arrested for setting fire to waste site

Suspect taken in for questioning and the police estimate arrests of other suspects are expected soon.

Suspect arrested for setting fire to waste site

Prisoners evacuated after setting fire to mattresses and sheets

One hospitalized after prisoners in Be'er Sheva facility set fire in cell.

Prisoners evacuated after setting fire to mattresses and sheets

38 months in prison for terrorist who burned Rabbi's car

'The accused acted maliciously, could have stopped at any time, but did not'

38 months in prison for terrorist who burned Rabbi's car

Arab youths arrive by scooter, light a fire - and escape

Police arrest three Arabs suspected of setting fire to open area in Jerusalem.

Arab youths arrive by scooter, light a fire - and escape

Arsonist causes 'horrifying' damage to NYC Chabad Mitzvah Tank

NYPD investigating after individual sets fire to Mitzvah Tank in Crown Heights, causing massive exterior and interior damage.

Arsonist causes 'horrifying' damage to NYC Chabad Mitzvah Tank

Arab suspect sets fire to vehicle in Jewish neighborhood

Police fire at Arab suspect who set fire to vehicle, vandalized at least 10 others, in Jerusalem neighborhood.

Arab suspect sets fire to vehicle in Jewish neighborhood

Texas man pleads guilty to hate crime, setting synagogue on fire

Antisemitic arsonist faces up to 20 years in jail after admitting to setting Austin Reform synagogue on fire due to his hatred of Jews.

Texas man pleads guilty to hate crime, setting synagogue on fire

Man caught after trying to set police station on fire

Indictment filed against the suspect, who set fire to vegetation near the fence surrounding the station.

Man caught after trying to set police station on fire

Police looking into suspicious fires at Jewish summer camp

Police open arson investigation after two 'suspicious' fires damage Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa on the same day.

Police looking into suspicious fires at Jewish summer camp

Police suspect arson in fires at a Jewish camp near Ottawa

Firefighters battling blaze in building at Camp B'nai B'rith say second building burst into flames, likely the result of arson.

Police suspect arson in fires at a Jewish camp near Ottawa

Petah Tikva woman sets neighbor's car on fire

Woman confesses to intentionally setting neighbor's car on fire after fight, and setting the wrong car on fire.

Petah Tikva woman sets neighbor's car on fire

Arsonist targets Rochester with house fire and swastika graffiti

Series of connected incidents include antisemitic and racist graffiti and a home set on fire.

Arsonist targets Rochester with house fire and swastika graffiti

Terrorist who set synagogue aflame sentenced to prison

Arab who set fire to synagogue in Mitzpe Ziv agrees to plea bargain, receives fine and prison sentence.

Terrorist who set synagogue aflame sentenced to prison

Jewish couple’s home and car targeted with arson, vandalism

After being called to investigate antisemitic vandalism of couple's cars, police discover attempt to set their home on fire.

Jewish couple’s home and car targeted with arson, vandalism

Woman suspected of setting fire to ex-husband's apartment

Woman, 46, is arrested on suspicion of setting ex-husband's apartment on fire.

Woman suspected of setting fire to ex-husband's apartment

Medical equipment destroyed in arson attack in Jerusalem

The car of United Hatzalah volunteer Dr. Yishai Ben Uri was set ablaze on Saturday in the neighborhood of Silwan in Jerusalem.

Medical equipment destroyed in arson attack in Jerusalem

Jewish-owned cars set on fire in Jerusalem

Police arrest Arab suspect after six vehicles set on fire near Jerusalem's Old City.

Jewish-owned cars set on fire in Jerusalem

Neo-Nazi burns down Ukrainian refugee shelter in Germany

Shelter where 14 Ukrainian refugees lived burns to the ground after being set on fire by a suspected neo-Nazi.

Neo-Nazi burns down Ukrainian refugee shelter in Germany

Arson terror destroys family farm in Jordan Valley on Yom Kippur

Arsonists set fire to farm in Moshav Mechola at 1:30 am Wednesday morning. 'No one will do anything to ensure this doesn't happen again.'

Arson terror destroys family farm in Jordan Valley on Yom Kippur

Arab teen throws firebomb at MK Ben-Gvir's tent

Itamar Ben-Gvir blames incitement by Yair Lapid, Benny Gantz for arson attacks on his tent office.

Arab teen throws firebomb at MK Ben-Gvir's tent

Former village of ‘Camp Kill Jews’ hit by antisemitic arsonists

Village that changed its name to 'Jews' Hill Camp' targeted for second time in eight months with antisemitic graffiti and several fires.

Former village of ‘Camp Kill Jews’ hit by antisemitic arsonists

Arab rioters burn Jewish holy books in Harasha

Youth center set ablaze in Jewish community in Western Binyamin over Shabbat.

Arab rioters burn Jewish holy books in Harasha

Arab who set rabbi's car on fire is arrested

Police arrest Jerusalem Arab suspected of setting fire to Rabbi Dov Lior's vehicle, causing severe damage.

Arab who set rabbi's car on fire is arrested

Apartment set aflame, possibly by firebomb

Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, owners say due to firebomb.

Apartment set aflame, possibly by firebomb

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

'We will renovate and return to business quickly,' owners promise.

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

A regime of lies and conspiracies

2020 saw 4 months of rioting, arson and killing, 35 dead, 1,500 police injured, $2 b. property damage, but Jan 6 is an "insurrection." Op-ed

A regime of lies and conspiracies

18 buses burned in northern Israel

Police confirm buses were set ablaze intentionally, open investigation.

18 buses burned in northern Israel

Arson suspected after two fires break out near Jewish town

Firefighters battle two blazes near Yitzhar. Arson is suspected.

Arson suspected after two fires break out near Jewish town

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

New York City police are searching for a woman suspected of throwing a burning book at a Gramercy Park synagogue.

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

Antisemitic death threat painted on Portland synagogue

“Die Juden” painted on Portland, Oregon synagogue which is also scorched by several small fires.

Antisemitic death threat painted on Portland synagogue

Watch: Suspect sets fire to LGBT bar in NYC

Two victims, women aged 23 and 25, were burned in the fire.

Watch: Suspect sets fire to LGBT bar in NYC

'Antisemitic barbarism at Joseph's Tomb'

Pollard tells Israel National News govt. must annex Joseph's Tomb after holy site set on fire again by Arabs.

'Antisemitic barbarism at Joseph's Tomb'

Arabs set fire to Joseph's Tomb

Historic holy site damaged again as rioters enter site and set multiple fires. Samaria Council Chief: Restore IDF presence at holy site.

Arabs set fire to Joseph's Tomb

Jewish man's 1983 conviction overturned due to antisemitism

Man convicted nearly 40 years ago of setting fire to his own vacation home after juror called him '1 of those Jews.'

Jewish man's 1983 conviction overturned due to antisemitism

Connecticut woman arrested for setting historic synagogue on fire

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fire that seriously damaged a historic synagogue in New Britain, Connecticut.

Connecticut woman arrested for setting historic synagogue on fire

Tel Aviv: Three MDA ambulances go up in flames

Arson suspected after fire burns three Magen David Adom ambulances in Tel Aviv.

Tel Aviv: Three MDA ambulances go up in flames

Serial synagogue arsonist was under investigation for terrorism

FBI was investigating alleged Massachusetts synagogue arsonist at the time of the fires.

Serial synagogue arsonist was under investigation for terrorism

Attempted Jewish nursing home arsonist gets 5 years in jail

Massachusetts man who was found guilty in June of attempting to firebomb a Jewish nursing home has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Attempted Jewish nursing home arsonist gets 5 years in jail

New national plan to prevent massive blazes

Plan focuses on "dangers posed by climate change that is expected to lead to worse blazes in coming years."

New national plan to prevent massive blazes

Man who set police car on fire outside Florida Chabad arrested

Suspected arsonist in custody after police cruiser parked outside Lauderhill, Florida Chabad synagogue set on fire on Wednesday night.

Man who set police car on fire outside Florida Chabad arrested

Fire that burned down San Jose Chabad may have been hate crime

Fire that destroyed San Jose Chabad house, which was vandalized days later, may have been set deliberately, security footage reveals.

Fire that burned down San Jose Chabad may have been hate crime

Watch: Arab sets fire to lobby of apartment building

Young Arab is caught on camera setting fire to a building in which Jewish families live.

Watch: Arab sets fire to lobby of apartment building

Arabs burn memorial to slain IDF soldiers

For 2nd time in 3 months, memorial to fallen IDF soldiers in Mount Hebron area burned in arson attack,

Arabs burn memorial to slain IDF soldiers

Vehicle of Jerusalem resident torched for the seventh time

Arabs set fire to vehicle of Jewish resident of Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood.

Vehicle of Jerusalem resident torched for the seventh time

FBI charges suspect in Austin synagogue arson

18-year-old Franklin Barrett Sechriest charged with setting fire to Austin synagogue on Halloween.

FBI charges suspect in Austin synagogue arson

Hundreds rally in Austin against recent acts of anti-Semitism

Hundreds of people demonstrated in Austin on Sunday in support of Jewish community in the wake of a series of anti-Semitic incidents.

Hundreds rally in Austin against recent acts of anti-Semitism

Large fires may have been caused by arson, investigators say

Over 200 fires blazed throughout Israel, forcing hundreds of families from their homes.

Large fires may have been caused by arson, investigators say

18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

Teen arrested over Halloween fire that damaged Austin, Texas synagogue, amid string of anti-Semitic incidents in the city.

18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

Gaza terrorist arrested for arson attacks in central Israel

Gaza man was allowed into Israel for humanitarian reasons - but used entry permit to carry out arson attacks, planned stabbing attack.

Gaza terrorist arrested for arson attacks in central Israel

Flatbush yeshiva arson suspect arrested

Police nab woman suspected of setting fire outside of Brooklyn yeshiva.

Flatbush yeshiva arson suspect arrested

Fire blazes in the Jerusalem mountains

Eight firefighting teams and two firefighting planes are working to extinguish the flames.

Fire blazes in the Jerusalem mountains

Woman arrested after fire breaks out in Jerusalem mountains

Eighteen firefighting teams are working to extinguish blaze in Jerusalem-area forest.

Woman arrested after fire breaks out in Jerusalem mountains