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.

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

 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


Australian officials say attempted arson is an escalation in antisemitic incidents

"This is an escalation in anti-Semitic crime in New South Wales. Police and the government remain very concerned that an accelerant may have been used," said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.

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

Israeli arrested for conducting espionage for foreign entities, spying on MK Gantz

The suspect allegedly carried out several tasks with full awareness of their potential to harm Israel’s security.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Subway attacks: Man found with burns in NYC station week after woman burnt alive

Prosecutors have indicted Guatemalan citizen Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, 33, for the alleged murder of an unknown woman on December 22, according to NBC News.

New York City Police Inspector John Codiglia directs commuters to the entrances of Penn Station in New York December 21, 2005. New York transit workers walked off the job for the first time in 25 years on Tuesday, stranding millions of people who rely on the bus and subway system each day. City offi

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene national forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, following an antisemitic attack, December 18, 2024

Montreal synagogue targeted in second arson attack in 14 months, police investigating

CBC cited the police as saying that one incendiary device was found at the scene. Witnesses told police that they saw a suspect fleeing the scene. 

 Car of the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) (French for Montreal Police Service) on duty for the public protection during the covid-19 pandemic.

Australian PM criticized during visit to scorched Adass Israel Synagogue

"You are late," a person could be heard saying while an additional individual shouted "Does the Prime Minister condemn calls for an intifada against Jews?"

 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia November 29, 2024.

Netanyahu blames Australian Labor Party's anti-Israel rhetoric for Melbourne synagogue attack

Netanyahu called on Australian authorities to prevent antisemitic attacks against local Jewish communities in the future.

 Illustrative image of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Arsonists wound two after setting Melbourne synagogue ablaze

"I have zero tolerance for antisemitism. It has absolutely no place in Australia," Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

 Members of the local Jewish community look at the damage of the arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue on December 06, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

In 24 hours, Philadelphia synagogue targeted by antisemitic arson, burglary and vandalism

The synagogue, which is one of the oldest in the US, was subjected to three separate incidents over a few days.

 Aftermath of vandalism at Mikveh Israel synagogue, including arson, a dumpster fire, and an attempted break-in of the office of Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia

Berlin pub victim of alleged arson attack, following months of pro-Hamas graffiti

The pub has been graffitied with antisemitic slogans almost daily, including multiple pro-Hamas slogans over the past week.

Pro-Hamas graffiti on the bar in Berlin