Arson

Arson attack targets home of Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner as family slept inside

As Germany marks Holocaust Remembrance season, the attack serves as a grim reminder that Antisemitism is not confined to history books

A shed on the property of Brandenburg Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism Andreas Büttner was set on fire in a suspected arson attack in the early morning of January 4, 2026.
John Argento

Suspect arrested in Melbourne arson of vehicle with Hanukkah billboard

A shed on the property of Brandenburg Commissioner for Combating Antisemitism Andreas Büttner was set on fire in a suspected arson attack in the early morning of January 4, 2026.

German antisemitism commissioner's property set on fire, Hamas symbol graffitied nearby

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir tour at the Bedouin town of Tarabin al-Sana, in southern Israel, December 28, 2025.

'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify


WATCH: Firefighters fighting flames in Lehavim from arson linked to Bedouin retaliation

The flames, which engulfed cars parked at a gas station near the town’s entrance, were extinguished by fire crews early Wednesday, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters working to put out flames in a parking lot where five vehicles caught on fire in Lehavim on December 30, 2025.

Melbourne rabbi's Hanukkah-decorated vehicle firebombed on Christmas morning

The car’s interior was extensively damaged, and multiple windows appeared to be smashed. No one was inside the vehicle at the time of the attack.

A car decorated for Hanukkah was firebombed overnight in Melbourne’s east, with authorities launching an investigation into the incident.

Christmas tree and Nativity grotto at Jenin church destroyed in arson attack

Father Jubran said the attack “has no connection whatsoever to our authentic Palestinian and Christian culture, which is founded on love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence.” 

The Christmas tree and Nativity Grotto at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin were destroyed in an arson attack early Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., church officials said.

Man arrested for setting fire to SF Hillel while students inside preparing for Shabbat

The dumpster fire spread to the building, and while no one was hurt in the attack, the fire caused "significant damage" to the building.

 A man has been arrested for arson on suspicion of starting a dumpster fire outside San Francisco Hillel on December 5 while the members were inside.

Border Police, IDF evacuate four illegal outposts across West Bank

Border Police and IDF units evacuated four illegal outposts in Gush Etzion, Samaria, and Binyamin, following PM Netanyahu’s directive to clear 14 such sites across the West Bank.

An IDF soldier stands guard during an evacuation of illegal West Bank outposts, December 7, 2025.

Australia records sharp rise in arson and violent antisemitism

This year's total of 1654 consisted of 24 physical assaults, 33 incidents of vandalism, 621 physical abuse, and 359 graffiti, 238 messages, and 379 posters, according to the ECAJ

An Israeli flag flutters in the wind as boats gather on Sydney Harbour during the Solidarity Convoy opposing antisemitism, in Sydney, Australia, October 12, 2025.

Australia’s Jews face lurking antisemitism after October 7 in a once 'goldene medina'

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler on how Australian Jews were shocked by both the wave of antisemitism post-October 7 and the silence that followed.

Australian Jewry has been confronted by the reality that antisemitism never went away, Zionist Federation of Australia president Jeremy Leibler told the ‘Post.’ Here, protesters hold placards and flags during a rally against antisemitism at The Domain in 2024, in Sydney.

Melbourne synagogue arsonist freed from jail as judge rules schizophrenia, not hate, motivated fire

Loras, who was homeless at the time of the arson, was suffering from severe hallucinations of zombies during the arson, Magistrate Malcolm Thomas said.

Angelo Loras, 34.

Arizona man charged with hate crime for synagogue arson

The 31-year-old is alleged to have destroyed part of the Khal Chasidim synagogue in a March 3 fire.

Police officers stand guard outside State Farm Stadium, on the day of a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025.

WATCH: Children among 15 saved after wave of suspected arsons in Beersheba

The 15 people were taken from medical care after being rescued from the smoke-filled apartments, after the flames erupted in nine residential buildings.

Arson attacks in Beersheba caused damage to nine different residential buildings on November 20, 2025.

Beit Shemesh resident arrested after setting fire to Jerusalem synagogue, Clal building

The suspect was taken in for questioning at the Lev HaBira police station, and will be brought today before the court for an extension of his detention.

Beit Shemesh resident arrested over synoguge arson, November 14, 2025.