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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.

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.'

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.

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.

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'.

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.

Suspect arrested over arson at Senator Sanders' office

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

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.

Florida: Antisemitic arson not a hate crime

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

Tunisia:

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

UK:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Germany: Fire destroys book box dedicated to Holocaust history

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

Binyamin region:

Suspect arrested for setting fire to waste site

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

Prisoners evacuated after setting fire to mattresses and sheets

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Bnei Brak:

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.

Quebec:

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 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.

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.

Arsonist targets Rochester with house fire and swastika graffiti

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

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.

Boston:

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.

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

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

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.

Jewish-owned cars set on fire in Jerusalem

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

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.

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.'

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.

Spain:

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.

Arab rioters burn Jewish holy books in Harasha

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

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.

Apartment set aflame, possibly by firebomb

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

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

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

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

18 buses burned in northern Israel

Police confirm buses were set ablaze intentionally, open investigation.

Arson suspected after two fires break out near Jewish town

Firefighters battle two blazes near Yitzhar. Arson is suspected.

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.

Antisemitic death threat painted on Portland synagogue

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

Watch: Suspect sets fire to LGBT bar in NYC

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

Jonathan Pollard:

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

Tel Aviv: Three MDA ambulances go up in flames

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

Serial synagogue arsonist was under investigation for terrorism

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

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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,