Arson

Montreal Jewish-owned bakery devastated by suspected arson attack

Montreal police said there’s no evidence the incident was antisemitic, but assigned hate-crimes and arson investigators because of the bakery’s ties to the Jewish community.

A Canadian National train passes by Montreal's skyline in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on August 14, 2025.
Romanian President Nicusor Dan during a press conference at the B9 summit in Romanian capital Bucharest, May 13, 2026.

Romanian intelligence identifies Russian sabotage network thought to have caused industrial fire

(Screenshot) Eagle's Nest, a Nazi-era chalet in southeastern Germany, was mostly destroyed in a major fire. October 23, 2026

Infamous Nazi-era alpine retreat mostly destroyed in deliberate fire

The tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest in the West Bank after a reported act of arson against it, October 22, 2026.

IDF probes alleged arson attack on Biblical High Priest Eleazar's tomb near Nablus in West Bank


British teen pleads guilty over arson attack targeting Iran International offices in London

UK authorities charged three suspects over the April attack on offices linked to Iran International, with one teenager now pleading guilty.

A Police van is parked outside of a warehouse park housing offices of a the Persian-language TV station, Iran International, in Wembley, northwest London on April 16, 2026.

German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot linked to Russia

For the Russian organizers of the plot, these shipments were designed to scope out potential opportunities for future acts of sabotage, the court said.

Defendants Daniil B., Vladyslav T. and Yevhen B. cover their faces as they arrive in the courtroom, where a court is expected to conclude the trial against the three Ukrainian nationals suspected of conspiracy to commit arson attacks on behalf of a Russian intelligence service.

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025

Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant

According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim

On Tuesday, at the conclusion of the investigation, prosecutors' declarations were filed against the two suspects ahead of indictments on the offenses attributed to them.

A view of a Japanika restaurant branch owned by businessman Barak Abramov that was damaged in a shooting in Herzliya, central Israel, July 14, 2026.

Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say

Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

A burnt structure in Ramat Gan, August 7, 2026.

Palestinian homes set ablaze in West Bank village attack, suspects flee scene

The IDF and police are investigating a suspected arson attack on Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Tuba. Several people were reportedly injured, and suspects fled the scene.

(Illustrative) A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

At least 12 people killed by gunmen, women, children abducted in Nigerian village

Six members of one family burned to death after the attackers set fire to their house, one resident told Reuters.

Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

West Bank security situation rapidly snowballing, forces will be reinforced, military officials say

A total of 26 battalions are now operating across the sector, with a security official warning on Sunday that the situation was "a snowball rolling downhill."

 IDF soldiers operate in the village of Tell, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 25, 2026; Illustrative.