Arson

Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.
Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Ramat Gan cafe set on fire for third time after owner opens on Shabbat

A synagogue in Yaroslavl, Russia, targeted by an alleged terrorist arson plot, published June 29, 2026.

Synagogue attack thwarted: Russia's FSB arrests man allegedly planning arson attack on Jewish site

PEOPLE PASS the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025.

Final suspect in 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson case indicted by Australian police


Two arrested for connection to attempted arson of London's Finchley Reform Synagogue

Two suspects were arrested after attempting to set fire to Finchley Reform Synagogue in London using petrol bombs, though the attack was unsuccessful.

Finchley Reform Synagogue, in north London, pictured in 2006.

Masked men hurl firebombs at London synagogue in attempted arson attack

Neither bottle ignited, and no damage was caused to the Finchley Reform Synagogue, according to the Metropolitan Police and Community Security Trust.

A police officer (L) takes part in an investigation following an attack on Finchley Reform Synagogue (behind) in the North Finchley area of north London, on April 15, 2026, in the early hours of the morning.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history

Alleged surveillance footage depicted two men climbing a fence before dousing a building with an accelerant. Police identified a fuel canister at the scene and evidence of fire damage.

Synagogue targeted in first such arson attack in modern N. Macedonian history, April 12, 2026.

Teens arrested for UK ambulance arson radicalized 'beyond Islamism,' expert analyzes

The four are being tried for arson with intent to endanger life and not terrorism.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Three suspects in UK Hatzola ambulance arson arrested, charged for attack

Two British nationals, 20-year-old Hamza Iqbal and 19-year-old Rehan Khan, and one unnamed 17-year-old British-Pakistani dual citizen were charged with an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances.

Charred remains of ambulances belonging to Hatzola, a Jewish community organisation, which were set on fire in an incident that the police say is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, in northwest London, Britain, March 23, 2026.

Czech Republic detains fifth suspect over arson attack on drone factory

The group that claimed responsibility for the attack said in a statement online that the targeted company was developing weapons for Israel.

Police officers and a firefighters stand in front of a burned production hall at an industrial area in Pardubice, Czech Republic, March 20, 2026.

Who is Earthquake Faction, the newly formed militant group that claimed arson on Czech factory?

A newly formed militant group 'Earthquake Faction' claimed responsibility for an arson attack on a Czech defense site linked to Elbit, as police detained suspects and launched an investigation.

The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.

Belgian authorities arrest two Ashab al-Yamin-linked minors for suspected antisemitic Antwerp arson

Ashab al-Yamin claimed responsibility for the incident, claiming that such attacks will continue until "the blood of Palestinians, Lebanese, and all Muslims" is avenged.

 Belgian police in Antwerp

Four Hatzola ambulances destroyed in London, Iran-aligned group claims responsibility

Surveillance footage shared on social media appears to show several hooded or masked men pouring gasoline on the vehicles before fleeing the scenes.

An aerial view as fire services continue to monitor the scene after four Hatzola ambulances were set on fire overnight next to Machzike Hadath Synagogue, on March 23, 2026 in the Golders Green area of London, England.

Israelis commit dozens of attacks against West Bank villages, burn buildings, vehicles

Security incidents reported during the night included Israelis throwing rocks at Palestinians and their vehicles, direct violence against residents, road blockages, graffiti, and arson.

ISRAELI SOLDIERS stand near a vehicle, which Palestinians say was burned by Israeli settlers, in Hebron in the West Bank, March 19, 2026.