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B'Tselem activists arrested for setting fire near Kiryat Arba

Left-wing organization says land which was set on fire belonged to 1 of the suspects, Kiryat Arba council head says land was state land.

B'Tselem activists arrested for setting fire near Kiryat Arba

Arson suspected in Jerusalem neighborhood

Road-pressing machinery went up in flames. Extremists opposed to expansion of Light Rail under suspicion.

Arson suspected in Jerusalem neighborhood

11 fires in south caused by Gaza arson balloons

Israel readies for possible violence in response to Jerusalem Flag March.

11 fires in south caused by Gaza arson balloons

3 arrested for severely burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

The suspects had planned to throw firebombs at Jewish homes but mistakenly targeted an Arab home, injuring children inside.

3 arrested for severely burning 12-year-old in Jaffa

84-year-old Israeli rocket scientist injured in Arab riots dies

Avi Har-Even, winner of Israeli Defense Ministry Prize and former chief of Israel's space program, dies after being injured in arson attack.

84-year-old Israeli rocket scientist injured in Arab riots dies

Arabs set fire to Samaria farm

Fire was set intentionally during Arab rioting, IDF soldiers say.

Arabs set fire to Samaria farm

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn yeshiva, synagogue arson

Man also accused of assaulting Hasidic man several hours after starting yeshiva fire.

Suspect arrested in Brooklyn yeshiva, synagogue arson

Haifa: 59 injured after cars set on fire

Flames engulf cars parked in residential buildings' shared parking lot; investigators say fires were arson.

Haifa: 59 injured after cars set on fire

Israeli-Arab man burned 70-year-old to death - over parking spot

19-year-old man from central Israel set elderly neighbor on fire, after a dispute over a parking spot between their houses.

Israeli-Arab man burned 70-year-old to death - over parking spot

Arab gang torches police car in northern Israel

For the fourth time in a week, police cruiser in northern Israel goes up in flames.

Arab gang torches police car in northern Israel

Watch: 2 teens admit to starting fire on iconic San Fran hill

Fox San Francisco reported police saying two teens had admitted to starting the Sign Hill fire in the city.

Watch: 2 teens admit to starting fire on iconic San Fran hill

4,000 dunam burned in north

About 4,000 dunam of natural planted forest up in flames in Churchill Forest near Nof Hagalil. JNF estimates fire erupted as result of arson

4,000 dunam burned in north

Defense establishment suspects arson in Judea and Samaria fires

Fires break out in localities across Israel, causing hundreds to be evacuated from their homes.

Defense establishment suspects arson in Judea and Samaria fires

Arab rioters set fire outside Israeli town in Samaria

Arsonists spark fires near Israeli town of Esh Kodesh, uproot trees and destroy fences. Residents who responded hit by barrage of stones.

Arab rioters set fire outside Israeli town in Samaria

Arson suspected in Bnei Brak

Firefighters raise suspicion of arson after fire breaks out in Bnei Brak residential building.

Arson suspected in Bnei Brak

Our houses are burning, brothers

American Jews, don't waste money on rebuilding - use it to buy oneway tickets and a new home in Israel.

Our houses are burning, brothers

Biden condemns arson at Chabad center at Delaware U.

Democratic presidential nominee says torching of Chabad center at University of Delaware is "deeply disturbing", calls for investigation.

Biden condemns arson at Chabad center at Delaware U.

Fire at University of Delaware Chabad ruled arson

Fire marshal says fire which caused $75,000-$200,000 at campus Chabad center was set deliberately.

Fire at University of Delaware Chabad ruled arson

Watch: Fighting the fires caused by arson terror

Eshkol Regional Council Chairman: Residents are losing patience with government's failure to stop arson, explosive balloons from Gaza.

Watch: Fighting the fires caused by arson terror

Ramallah-area mosque goes up in flames

Palestinian Authority blames Israeli government after mosque goes up in flames, denounces 'hate crime.'

Ramallah-area mosque goes up in flames

Man who torched abusive daycare operator's home gets 3.5 years

Samaria resident who set fire to apartment of woman who abused children at her daycare center sentenced to 3.5 years in prison

Man who torched abusive daycare operator's home gets 3.5 years

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Spate of massive arson attacks endangers residents and livestock

Dozens of residents and 6 fire crews work to extinguish huge fire near Kochav Hashachar in Binyamin that threatened residents' homes.

Spate of massive arson attacks endangers residents and livestock

Miracle in Beit El

The mayor's office torched, sustaining heavy property damage. Somehow the fire was contained to a small portion of the structure.

Miracle in Beit El

Eleven fires in Gaza border community

Arson causes 11 fires near Israeli communities on Gaza-Israel border.

Eleven fires in Gaza border community

Religious institutions targeted in acts of arson across Israel

Acts of arson, attempted arson recorded last night at rabbinical courts, religious councils in Ashdod, Petah Tikva, Tel Aviv and Kfar Saba.

Religious institutions targeted in acts of arson across Israel

Suspected arson at Jerusalem City Hall

Arab resident of Jerusalem arrested on suspicion of igniting fire at City Hall.

Suspected arson at Jerusalem City Hall

Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine

19th-century building which serves as a synagogue and a JCC attacked in Kherson, Ukraine.

Firebombing damages Jewish center in Ukraine

Arson suspected in fire at Israel-run refugee school in Greece

Israeli-run school for refugees burns down in suspected arson.

Arson suspected in fire at Israel-run refugee school in Greece

Suspected hate crime in Jerusalem

Mosque in Beit Safafa set on fire, graffiti found on its walls. Police investigating.

Suspected hate crime in Jerusalem

Man breaks into Yeshiva University, sets fires as students sleep

Police arrest man who broke into Yeshiva University dorm and set fires using matches intended for lighting Hanukkah menorah.

Man breaks into Yeshiva University, sets fires as students sleep

Backpack set alight near Brooklyn Jewish center over Yom Kippur

Backpack set alight and left on the steps of Jewish center considered "non-bias incident," NYPD says.

Backpack set alight near Brooklyn Jewish center over Yom Kippur

Suspected serial synagogue arsonist indicted

Rosh Ha'ayin resident suspected of setting ark in Beilinson Hospital synagogue on fire, in addition to 2 other cases of synagogue arson.

Suspected serial synagogue arsonist indicted

'Why was Ilhan Omar silent after Minnesota synagogue arson?'

Minnesota congresswoman pushes back on Evangelical leader's claim she failed to condemn destruction of century-old synagogue in her state.

'Why was Ilhan Omar silent after Minnesota synagogue arson?'

Suspect arrested after hospital synagogue catches fire

Court extends by 4 days arrest of man suspected of setting fire to synagogue in Petah Tikva's Beilinson hospital.

Suspect arrested after hospital synagogue catches fire

Fires rage in Beit Shemesh, near Nazareth

Multiple wildfires being battled across Israel. Fire near Highway 375 suspected to be arson.

Fires rage in Beit Shemesh, near Nazareth

Report: Police investigation of Mevo Modi'im arson 'problematic'

'No question' Mevo Modi'im fire was arson, but police refuse to admit it,' source says.

Report: Police investigation of Mevo Modi'im arson 'problematic'

Arson terror comes to northern Israel

Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon set fire near border, causing firefighters to evacuate Israeli town.

Arson terror comes to northern Israel

Fire-hit Moshav Mevo Modiim looks toward a happier future

Two months after arson devastated their forest village, residents of Mevo Modiim wonder when they'll be able to return home.

Fire-hit Moshav Mevo Modiim looks toward a happier future

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Arab arsonists caused millions in damages at IDF base

Brush fire spread to IDF base near Hebron, destroying advanced robotic equipment, central antenna and buildings - including synagogue.

Arab arsonists caused millions in damages at IDF base

'Arson suspect has no connection to daycare parents'

Attorney for teen suspected of setting fire to abusive daycare worker's home says suspect has 'no connection' to daycare parents.

'Arson suspect has no connection to daycare parents'

Was daycare arsonist hired by parent of abused child?

Suspected teen arsonist may have been hired by a parent to set fire to home of daycare provider who abused 11 children.

Was daycare arsonist hired by parent of abused child?

Tried to set fire to a synagogue - burned himself instead

A British court orders an enforced psychiatric hospitalization for a man charged with an arson attempt on a 250-year-old synagogue.

Tried to set fire to a synagogue - burned himself instead

Fire in home of daycare provider suspected of abuse

Police arrest 18-year-old suspected of setting fire to abusive daycare provider's home.

Fire in home of daycare provider suspected of abuse

Arabs set fire next to Yitzhar in Samaria

Palestinian Authority Arabs ignite fire near Yitzhar, authorities evacuate Jewish residents.

Arabs set fire next to Yitzhar in Samaria

Pennsylvania man arrested following mysterious blaze in Brooklyn

Man suspected of arson attack targeting Brooklyn rabbi arrested after fire leaves 13 injured, including 6-week-old baby.

Pennsylvania man arrested following mysterious blaze in Brooklyn

Fire rages outside of Israeli town in Samaria

Firefighters are trying to control the fire that already consumed thousands of dunams. It appears to be a case of terrorism arson.

Fire rages outside of Israeli town in Samaria

Not just fire, but arson: Weekly terror report

Hundreds of fires in the areas of Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh confirmed to be the result of Arson, Boomerang weekly terror report.

Not just fire, but arson: Weekly terror report

Hundreds of fires in Israel linked to arson

Hundreds of blazes sparked in recent weeks the result of arson, investigation shows.

Hundreds of fires in Israel linked to arson

Photos: This is Ben Shemen Forest, ravaged by fire

Photographer Kobi Richter shows the world what remains of Ben Shemen Forest, Mevo Modi'im, after suspected arsonists burn them down.

Photos: This is Ben Shemen Forest, ravaged by fire

Free IDs, documents for those whose houses burned

Interior Minister offers new documents to families who lost everything in recent fires.

Free IDs, documents for those whose houses burned

Suspicion: Fire at Mevo Modi'im caused by arson

Firefighters opened investigation of fire that destroyed dozens of homes in village, now revealing suspicion that fire caused by arson.

Suspicion: Fire at Mevo Modi'im caused by arson

Chicago synagogue target of arson attacks

Molotov Cocktails found after vandals attempt to set fire to downtown Chicago synagogue twice.

Chicago synagogue target of arson attacks

Police now probing 3 fires at 2 Boston-area Chabad houses

'Somebody out there wants to hurt us. Just because we exist,' Needham fire victim says.

Police now probing 3 fires at 2 Boston-area Chabad houses

Was the Chabad house fire a hate crime?

Fire at Chabad center in suburban Boston investigated as possible hate crime, police ask public to help identify person caught on camera.

Was the Chabad house fire a hate crime?

Rabbis 'confident' police will catch arsonists

Head of Moscow yeshiva targeted in arson attack says he trusts Russian government, police, to locate arsonists and bring them to justice.

Rabbis 'confident' police will catch arsonists

'Anti-Semitic arsonists don't want to allow Jews true freedom'

Following Moscow arson, World Zionist Organization Vice Chairman calls on Russia's Pres. Putin to protect country's Jews.

'Anti-Semitic arsonists don't want to allow Jews true freedom'

Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover Seder

Arson fire was set at Torat Chaim yeshiva in eastern Moscow as 60 people gather there for Passover celebration.

Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover Seder

Defendants in arson of Jerusalem church acquitted

Prosecution retracts charges against two accused of torching Dormition Church in Jerusalem, one of whom was a minor at the time.

Defendants in arson of Jerusalem church acquitted

Watch: Arab torches security camera in East Jerusalem

Arab arrested by Border Police; investigation leads Jerusalem District Attorney to indict.

Watch: Arab torches security camera in East Jerusalem

Upstate New York yeshiva set on fire

Barns on Yeshiva Deah Yoreh set on fire, swastikas painted on yeshiva walls in White Sulphur Springs, New York.

Upstate New York yeshiva set on fire