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 Producer Lawrence Bender in Los Angeles, 2016.
 A haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jewish man holds a placard next to a police horse as he takes part in a protest against pressure to conscript into the military in Bnei Brak, Israel, June 5, 2025. The words in Hebrew read "We will not enlist in the enemy army."

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 Head of Shas party Aryeh Deri and Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef visit at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 8, 2025.

Israel Police arrest suspect in arson attack on Jerusalem synagogue

 Head of Shas Aryeh Deri and spiritual leader of Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef arrive at the scene of suspected arson and vandalism at a Jerusalem synagogue which is often frequented by Rabbi Yosef, June 08, 2025.

Arson attack highlights IDF draft law, calls for unity


Three teens arrested in connection to attacking, torching home of Old City resident

An indictment is expected to be filed in the coming days by Jerusalem District police.

The charred entrance to the victim’s apartment

Police probe as Jerusalem synagogue blaze deemed 'unequivocally' arson, cross sprayed on door

The police discovered images of Christian crosses, spray-painted onto the door of a house near the scene.

 Image showing the damage caused by a fire at a Jerusalem synagogue in the Sanhedria neighbourhood on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

French police investigate possible arson following Cannes blackout

"We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately," said a spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie, adding that no arrests had been made at this stage.

 Cooks bring out the food from the Carlton Hotel Beach Club on the Croisette following a major electricity outage, during the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, May 24, 2025.

Arsonist sparks Jerusalem valley fire that is now in 'containment stage'

At least 10 fire and rescue teams were dispatched, with four firefighting aircraft in assistance.

  Israeli firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out in Jerusalem, May 16, 2025.

Ukrainian national charged in series of firebombings targeting UK PM Starmer

The charges come only a day after three Ukrainian nationals were arrested for allegedly plotting parcel bombing in Germany on behalf of Russia.

A police officer stands outside Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer's private home, after it was damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack in north London, Britain, May 13, 2025.

Netanyahu claims 18 arrests in Israel fires, police surprised

The cause of the extensive fires, which have caused widespread damage to the Jerusalem Hills area, remains unclear.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of fires in the Jerusalem area.

Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.

 Police found a lighter and cotton on the suspect arrested for arson

Israel ablaze in national emergency believed to be terrorist act

The source confirmed that several arrests have been made in connection with the suspected arson attacks, but declined to give more details due to the ongoing investigation.

 Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out near Moshav Mesilat Zion, April 30, 2025.

'All you have to do is burn': Hamas calls to set fires in Jerusalem, West Bank

"Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze... Gaza awaits the revenge of the free," the terrorist organization wrote.

 Terror poster made by Jenin News Network.

French prisons attacked in response to government's narco crackdown, minister says

Vehicles were also set on fire outside the jails in Villepinte, Nanterre, Aix-Luynes, and Valence, UFAP said.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with police officers, French Gendarmes, penitentiary workers, local officials and workers during a visit at the construction site of the Baumettes 3 prison building in Marseille, France June 26, 2023.

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.