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


Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch

Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.

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.

Former US vice president Mike Pence denounces alleged arson of Israeli flag in Indiana hometown

The town later announced that the FBI had joined the investigation and that officials were examining whether the arson “may have been motivated by bias” but said no determination had been made.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence outside of the funeral service of former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral on November 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Police uncover massive weapons cache in Druze village, complete longstanding investigations

The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of Kfar Yarka, was arrested and taken to the local police station for questioning, after which he was detained. 

Weapons and ammunition seized by Israel Police in a raid in Kfar Yarka on July 10, 2026.

Pennsylvania man arrested for alleged antisemitic threats against Gov. Josh Shapiro

The suspect allegedly used antisemitic slurs while threatening Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and was later charged with terrorist threats and ethnic intimidation.

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro takes the stage at an election rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, in Philadelphia, last week. Shapiro can show that he isn’t backing down from his lifelong mission of helping Jews and others in need, says the writer.

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.

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

The incident follows a previous arson at the same cafe in May, after the owner reportedly received threats over the cafe’s Saturday opening.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

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

The suspect, a Russian national who was allegedly obeying instructions from a handler in Syria, purchased components and chemicals used to manufacture incendiary devices, according to the FSB. 

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

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other Australian officials have claimed the attack was one of two incidents carried out at Iran’s behest, leading to the expulsion of Iran’s ambassador.

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

UK-Iranian national charged with arson at London memorial wall

A 45-year-old British-Iranian national and a 38-year-old woman were arrested in connection with an attack defacing a memorial for Iranian protesters killed by the regime in April.

A man lights a candle by a wall showing pictures of protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations in Iran, in Golders Green, London, Britain, March 7, 2026.

Ukrainian man convicted of arson attack on British PM's sister's residence

Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was found guilty at London's Old Bailey Court of two counts of committing arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

A police officer stands outside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home, after it was damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack in north London, Britain, May 13, 2025.