Arson

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

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

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

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

 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.

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


Melbourne’s night of shame - opinion

The explosion of antisemitism in Australia is a serious problem, shattering its image as a tolerant, welcoming country.

 ‘FREE PALESTINE’ is scrawled on a Melbourne synagogue last month. Over the past 21 months, Australia’s image as a tolerant, diverse, welcoming country has been shattered, the writer charges.

IDF, security arrest two suspects in Surif for throwing stones, setting vehicles ablaze in W. Bank

Upon receiving the report, the IDF, firefighting and rescue teams, and Israel Police forces arrived at the scene to address the incident and extinguish the fire.

 Israeli security forces seen during an operation in the Tulkarem refugee camp, West Bank, July 6, 2025.

Three men guilty of UK arson attack on Ukraine-linked businesses ordered by Wagner group

The Kremlin denied the accusations and its London embassy rejected any involvement in the warehouse fire, accusing the British government of blaming Russia for anything "bad" in Britain.

 The door to court 1 inside the Grand Hall at the City of London Corporation's Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey, following the mornings formal opening sessions on January 17, 2025 in London, England.

Security protocols helped avert tragedy in Melbourne synagogue arson, CSG tells 'Post'

“The Rabbi and his community should be commended for their commendable vigilance and composure," Kagan told the Post.

 A photo shows the burnt front entrance of the East Melbourne Synagogue in Melbourne on July 6, 2025. A man suspected of setting fire to an Australian synagogue as worshippers ate dinner inside has been arrested and charged, police said on July 6.

Australia's Victoria to start anti-hate task force after Melbourne synagogue arson

"Just as the fire came to the front door here of this (synagogue), it was stopped. So too must we put a stop to antisemitism," Victoria state Premier Jacinta Allan said.

 Member of Parliament Josh Burns walks past the damaged Adass Israel Synagogue on December 10, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia synagogue arson isn't free speech or political commentary, but a call to arms - opinion

The reality is these are not isolated incidents. They are the latest manifestations of an unabated explosion of hate.

 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.

Three Israelis arrested for espionage, plot to assassinate officials on Iran's direction

The task force will be under the command of Israel Police's Samaria region commander.

 Palestinians stand next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

'Jewish terrorism': Israeli officials denounce far Right West Bank violence

The far Right violence against the IDF in the West Bank was denounced by current and former government ministers, including former defense ministers and IDF chief of staffs.

 Far Right Jewish activists set fire to security facility in the West Bank, June 29, 2025.

Far Right settlers damage IDF facility worth millions, meant to protect Jewish residents

A KAN report noted that millions of shekels had been invested in the facility to defend Jewish West Bank residents, including cameras and monitoring systems.

 Far Right Jewish activists set fire to security facility in the West Bank, June 29, 2025.

Grapevine: Special needs at center

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 Producer Lawrence Bender in Los Angeles, 2016.