Arson

Israeli woman arrested for stealing religious books from Haifa rabbi's tomb, trying to burn them

The suspect was taken into custody and transferred to the Haifa police station for questioning. 

An Illustration of a Hebrew Bible at a synagogue in Jerusalem, July 14, 2023
Car catches fire in Jerusalem, October 6, 2026.

East Jerusalem residents arrested after man allegedly hires arsonist to torch ex-fiancee's car

View of Homesh in the West Bank on November 17, 2022; illustrative.

Two West Bank Palestinian minors arrested for suspected arson near Homesh

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.

Several settlers injured, six arrested amid West Bank outpost evacuation near Susiya - report


Israeli West Bank residents crash vehicle into terrorist after arson, attempted stabbing attack

The IDF announced later on Monday that Israeli soldiers apprehended an additional terrorist involved in the attack following a pursuit with the assistance of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Damage to a vehicle following an arson and attempted stabbing attack at Hanania's farm near Geva Binyamin in the West Bank on October 5, 2026.

Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.

A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.

Netanyahu condemns riots in West Bank, calls to fully prosecute extremist settlers involved

Settler extremists threw stones, assaulted IDF and Border Police, and set fire to property throughout the area, actions which members of the establishment utterly condemned.

A Palestinian man walks next to a vehicle damaged in what Palestinians say was an Israeli settlers attack, in Deir Abu Masha'al, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, September 28, 2026.

IDF reinforces West Bank amid growing tensions as settlers, Palestinians clash in villages

One military official said that "all it would take is a friction incident between Palestinians and Israelis that spirals out of control, is caught on video, and ignites the area."

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the market in the Old City of Nablus, in the northern West Bank, September 27, 2026

Jewish settler extremists torch vehicles, vandalize Palestinian property in West Bank villages

The graffiti included the words "Revenge," "Happy holiday from the happy Jews," and "Regards to Bluth," an apparent reference to Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth.

A vehicle on fire at a Palestinian village in the West Bank, allegedly due to far-right Jewish extremists, September 28, 2026.

IDF, Shin Bet arrest West Bank terrorists who started fire near Palestinian village

The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday about Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra resident Louis Beyruti.

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

In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue

The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.

The Wuppertal Synagogue.

London Jews warn of security crisis after antisemitic arson attacks

On Tuesday, the London Assembly Fire Committee met to discuss LFB response to the antisemitic arson attacks that occurred between March and May 2026, including the burning of Hatzolah ambulances.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis attends the scene after four Hatzolah ambulances were set on fire overnight on March 23, 2026 in London, England.

Sara Netanyahu rejects apology demand from Jerusalem protest-fire defendant, seeks NIS 5m.

The defendant is accused of pouring flammable liquid into a recycling bin, adding fuel-soaked material, and setting it alight.

Sara Netanyahu attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center in northern Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

Bin fire defendant demands apology from Sara Netanyahu, threatens to sue

Prosecutors allege that Giler and three other defendants planned fires at six locations near the prime minister’s private residence in Jerusalem’s Rehavia neighborhood.

Sara Netanyahu, Wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a court hearing at the Magistrate Court in Jerusalem, asking the court for a restraining order against activist Nava Rozolyo, March 25, 2025.