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Three arrested on suspicion of igniting a brush fire

Police and Border Police arrest two adults and a minor on suspicion of causing a fire near a military base. Court extends detention of suspects until Wednesday.

Cause of western Binyamin fires determined to be arson

Fire investigators found that two separate fires, one near Dolev and the other in the Chesed Olam farm’s grazing areas, were arson.

Massive fires in Binyamin

Council refutes Arabs’ accusations

A series of fires broke out in western Binyamin today, requiring the deployment of firefighting aircraft.

Suspected arson:

Large fires rage in Samaria and Jordan Valley

Firefighters are working to contain wildfires that broke out near Har Bracha and in the Jordan Valley, after fighting a fire near Kochav Hashachar. Authorities suspect arson.

Suspected Arson:

Fire spreads toward Yitzhar

A fire broke out near the town of Yitzhar in Samaria, with firefighters reporting three separate ignition points and a broad fire line advancing up the hill.

Amid wave of arsons:

Jerusalem firefighter appeals to haredi parents

Fire commander David Seror warns recent arson attacks allegedly carried out by haredi children in Jerusalem could cost lives, urges parents and educators to teach children that firefighters are rescuers, not enemies.

North Macedonia:

Police say failed arson on synagogue was tied to ISIS

North Macedonian authorities arrest seven suspects and charge two with terrorism after an Islamic State group-linked arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje.

UK police arrest suspect amid wave of anti-Jewish attacks

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism after a series of attacks targeting London’s Jewish community, including arson incidents and assaults on synagogues and emergency vehicles.

Teen pleads guilty in arson attack on London synagogue

Teen pleads guilty after London synagogue arson, but claims he did not know target was Jewish.

Hate crime probed

Britain: Arson attack targets Jewish shop in Watford

Hertfordshire Police are treating a fire at a Jewish-owned shop in Watford as a religiously aggravated hate crime. A door was set alight and graffiti was left on the building.

UK

8 arrested in arson attacks targeting Jewish sites

UK police counterterrorism unit arrests eight suspects as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks in London.

Jewish businesses set on fire in London

The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation after Jewish businesses were set on fire on Friday night in Hendon, a Jewish area in northwest London. An Islamist group claimed responsibility.

London:

Three more suspects arrested in antisemitic ambulance arson

Three additional suspects arrested on arson charges in the torching of four Hatzolah ambulances in London's Golders Green.

Ahead of Passover

Arson attack on London Jewish area sparks heightened security

The Metropolitan Police step up patrols and protective measures in Golders Green following the arson attack on Hatzolah ambulances.

Two arrested following Golders Green arson

Two suspects in their 40s arrested following Golders Green arson attack on Hatzola ambulances, Jewish security organization reports.

Vehicle torched in Jewish neighborhood in Antwerp

An Islamist organization claimed responsibility and published a threatening statement in which it vowed to continue its actions 'until the liberation of Palestine.'

'Go back to Qatar'

Jewish Londoners chase Al Jazeera out of neighborhood

Al Jazeera camera crew faced confrontation from local Jewish community members at the scene of an arson attack on Jewish ambulances in Golders Green.

Antisemitic arson in London:

Hatzolah ambulances torched in Golders Green

Masked individuals set fire to Hatzolah Northwest ambulances outside synagogue in Golders Green. Explosions reported, fire services responding.

Suspected arson: Torah scrolls rescued from the flames

Firefighters battled a blaze overnight that broke out in a food storage facility for people in need in the city of Ramla and spread to a nearby synagogue. “We removed the Torah scrolls intact," they said.

Rotterdam synagogue set on fire: 'unlawful intimidation'

A video circulated on social media in which a group calling itself 'Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia' claims responsibility for the arson.

Arsonist sets fire to Jerusalem park

Police arrest 23-year-old suspected of setting fire to equipment in Jerusalem's Gan Sacher.

Arson suspected after fire breaks out at preschool

Fire in northern community of Elifelet investigated as possible arson.

Israelis Exonerated:

Fire at Arab farm was caused by electrical fault

A sheepfold near Hebron caught fire and about 50 animals burned to death. Police said the fire was caused by an electrical fault and there is no suspicion of a nationalist attack.

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Elhanan Shkolnik, grandson of the late Amram Chai Mizrachi, who died last Thursday in a fire in his apartment, published a forceful statement on Sunday alleging that his grandfather’s death was not accidental.

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Maaleh Adumim arsonist caught in the act

A Kafr Aqab resident in his 20s was indicted for allegedly torching two cars against the background of a financial dispute.

IDF investigates arson attack on Bedouin structures

IDF responds to report of Israeli civilians setting fire to two structures belonging to the Bedouin community in Mukhmas; condemns violence.

Defense Minister orders immediate enforcement for burning garbage

Amendment to security order to prevent burning garbage signed, allowing aggressive enforcement.

Social media, arson and shock in the US

Jewish public figures in US hold popular antisemitic influencer responsible for incitement that led to the arson of a synagogue in Mississippi.

'Due to Jewish ties'

Suspect admits torching Mississippi synagogue

FBI says the suspect in the arson at Beth Israel in Jackson, Mississippi, confessed to targeting the synagogue for its “Jewish ties."

WJC’s Lauder:

'Arson at Mississippi synagogue shows hate never disappears'

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemns the arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, warning that hatred resurfaces when unchecked and urging decisive action against rising antisemitism and extremism.

Hate & heartbreak in Mississippi

Historic synagogue burned in suspected arson attack

Fire breaks out at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson overnight; no injuries reported as local and federal authorities investigate and a suspect is taken into custody

Defense Minister intensifies war against burning garbage

Amendment to security order to allow improved enforcement, deter environmental offenders.

Antisemitism In Germany:

Home of Brandenburg antisemitism commissioner set ablaze

A suspected arson attack struck a property owned by Andreas Büttner, the anti-Semitism commissioner for the German state of Brandenburg, early Sunday morning.

Five vehicles set aflame in Lehavim

Investigative sources say vehicle fires likely 'price tag' action on part of Negev Bedouin, in response to largescale police operation.

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Masked gang sets vehicles on fire in Givat Bar

Detectives from the Rahat station arrested several suspects in the arson of vehicles in Givat Bar overnight. It is believed to have been in retaliation for a nearby police operation.

Ukraine:

Historical synagogue torched in antisemitic attack

Two hundred years after it was built, one of Europe’s most iconic synagogues, which went through 9 years of detailed and delicate restoration, was set on fire in an antisemitic attack.

Ukraine synagogue set ablaze

Famous Sadigora synagogue in Ukraine set ablaze by mentally unstable individual, police apprehend suspect.

'Biased And Fake':

Rare police statement against Mako reporter

In an rare statement, the police attacked a Mako website report that they say attributed arson incidents in Be'er Sheva to local criminals, while according to the police the events stem from a personal dispute between a couple.

Arson suspected in Be'er Sheva after 9 buildings burn

Fires erupt in nine residential buildings throughout Be'er Sheva and firefighters rescue 15 people, including infants, as suspicions of arson mount.

Incitement and arson in the heart of Jerusalem

Clal building, synagogue, set aflame in central Jerusalem; police arrest suspect.

Shechem-area mosque set aflame

Rioters set fire to mosque, scrawl graffiti at scene.

Court releases suspects in arson attacks to house arrest

District court orders suspects in arson near Prime Minister's Residence to be released to house arrest, accepts police request to delay release until Tuesday.

Florida man charged with hate crime for arson at Chabad

Florida man charged with arson for setting Chabad classroom ablaze before Rosh Hashanah.

Four protesters indicted for 'ring of fire' near PM's residence

Indictments were filed against left-wing activists for arson and intentional damage during an anti-government protest in Jerusalem.

Activist sentenced to 19 years for Berkeley firebomb attacks

Pro-Palestinian arsonist sentenced to 19 years in prison for bombing police car in Berkeley.

Fire at Florida Chabad:

Fuel found in classroom, along with spray-painted 'J'

Fire at Florida Chabad center before Rosh Hashanah investigated as potential hate crime.

Another suspect arrested in arson near Prime Minister’s residence

Police detectives arrest seventh suspect involved in setting fire to trash bins and a vehicle in the Rehavia neighborhood a few weeks ago, near the Prime Minister’s official residence.

Police arrest additional suspect in Rehavia arson

Police arrest individual suspected of involvement in arson during leftist protest in Jerusalem.

Arson attack targets pro-Israel Labour MP’s office in Britain

Washington and Gateshead South MP Sharon Hodgson's office was set alight. Graffiti found on the building thought to reference elimination of Yahya Sinwar.

Reservist whose car was burned by leftist activists refuses money

Yoav Bar-Shai, whose car was burned by leftist activists demonstrating near the Prime Minister's residence, says he opposes the demonstrations, urges donations to be redirected to help injured soldiers with rehab.

Reservist named as suspect in arson near PM's residence

Lieutenant Colonel (res.) Amos Doron named as suspect in arson near Prime Minister's residence; court extends his arrest by five days.

'Like fascists'

Netanyahu condemns protests after car burned near his home

PM Netanyahu blasted anti-government protests as violent and illegitimate, citing arson near his Jerusalem home and daily threats against him and his family.

Two arrested for central Jerusalem arson

Police arrested a 60- and 80-year-old for allegedly setting fire to tires and dumpsters in the Rehavia and Givat Ram neighborhoods, causing severe damage to an IDF reservist's car.

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

Hospital workers among suspects in Jerusalem nationalist arson

Police arrested five suspects from eastern Jerusalem, including two hospital employees, accused of preparing Molotov cocktails and setting fires near a Jerusalem hospital with a nationalist motive.

Near Givat Tzur Harel:

IDF soldier’s car set ablaze by extremist youths

Soldier’s car set on fire near Givat Tzur Harel, reportedly by extremist youths who opposed efforts to ease tensions; the soldier and a friend managed to extinguish the flames.

'Death To The IDF':

Arson and graffiti against American IDF veteran in Missouri

Three cars were set on fire and antisemitic graffiti, including the phrase “Death to the IDF,” was spray-painted in a residential neighborhood in St. Louis, late Tuesday night.

Binyamin Council

How the torched church Blood Libel was debunked

Behind the scenes of how the council uncovered a story fabricated to blame Israelis for a fire at an ancient church in Taybeh.

Police

Claims Israelis set fire to Taybeh church completely false

The police investigation into accusations Jewish extremists committed arson at the archaeological site of the Church of Saint George were false and 'mislead the public.'

Alleged anti-Israel arsonist arrested for torching NYPD vehicles

Suspect turns himself in a month after setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles. The suspect is also accused of damaging a statue while attending an anti-Israel protest at Columbia.