Arson

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.
The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.

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 Belgian police in Antwerp

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

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.

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


Arson of Josh Shapiro's home 'cannot be allowed to happen,' Trump says

The suspect of the case, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, told Pennsylvania State Police officers that he would have beaten Shapiro with a hammer if he had found him inside.

 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in conversation ahead of providing an update on the act of arson that took place at the Governor's Residence, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S., April 13, 2025.

Pennsylvania charges man attempting attack on Jewish gov. with terrorism, arson, attempted murder

The alleged assailant's charges will include terrorism, attempted murder, and arson.

 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.

Crowd of masked men set Duma houses alight, injure several Palestinians

IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police personnel arrived at the scene, causing the masked men to flee.

 View of cars and a house of Palestinians that was burned during the night by unknown attackers, in the village of Duma, in the West Bank, May 12, 2024; illustrative.

Owners doxxed, cars set alight as Elon Musk’s Tesla comes under fire in US, Canada

Three individuals were charged after they allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite Teslas on fire - after a website leaked the personal information of numerous Tesla owner.

 US President Donald Trump talks to the media next to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with a Tesla car in the background, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2025.

Site of Hyper Cacher massacre set on fire in suspected arson

"This act of vandalism, just months after the attack’s tenth anniversary, is yet another reminder of the persistent threats Jewish communities face," the EJC said on X.

 A woman walks by the Hypercacher Jewish supermarket after its facade was set ablaze overnight in Paris on March 20, 2025. According to police sources, a man was caught on CCTV cameras setting fire to four containers in front of the Hypercacher entrance, before setting fire to a nearby worksite skip

Arizona man arrested for arson, causing 'significant damage' to Jewish community center

The suspect, Everardo Gregorio, 30, was seen multiple times on surveillance video in the area at the time of the fire.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

Kosher restaurant in Madrid targeted in antisemitic arson attempt

An individual who is still at large walked into the crowded Rimmon Kosher restaurant and “doused the entrance with a liquid that had a strong smell of gasoline.”

 Logo of the kosher Rimmon Pizza and Pasta restaurant that was targeted in an attempted arson attack.

Munich reopens investigations into 1970 arson attack that killed seven Jews

The investigations reopened after a witness came forward to the antisemitism commissioner for the Bavarian judiciary.

Memorial put up for the attack on the retirement home of the Jewish community in Munich in 1970, which was erected in 2020 for its 50th anniversary.

German police arrest man for throwing Molotov cocktail at synagogue after TV appeal

The arrest was made after a successful TV appeal in which police released footage of a hoodied attacker setting the synagogue alight.

 Police secure the area of the embassy of Israel in Berlin, Germany, October 20, 2024

Australian PM announces national antisemitism database after antisemitic kindergarten arson attack

"Every act of antisemitism is an affront to who we are as Australians," Albanese said on X.

 Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024.