Arson

Israel's Supreme Court partially upheld an appeal in a 2021 fatal arson case, removing the "special cruelty" aggravating factor and ordering resentencing.

Beersheba Magistrates' Court extended the detention of four suspects linked to extortion, arson, and a grenade attack against a local business owner who refused protection fees.

A Be'er Sheva court extended the remand of a Tarabin al-Sana resident suspected of torching vehicles in an extortion scheme. The 19-year-old was arrested upon returning from abroad.

The Jerusalem District Prosecutor's Office indicted two men for threatening, assaulting, and setting fire to the car of a woman who ended her engagement after just one day.

An attempted arson attack at the Eretz HaTzvi farm in western Binyamin was thwarted just before the Sabbath as the owner neutralized one of the armed terrorists.

Arson at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant caused a 30,000 cubic meter raw sewage spill across southern streams, raising environmental and extortion concerns.

Israeli police are investigating the arson of a Nigerian Embassy vehicle in Kfar Saba. Investigators are exploring potential motives, including a personal dispute or a denied visa.

Israeli police filed prosecutor statements against a woman's ex-fiancé and an accomplice for setting her car on fire after she called off their wedding in Jerusalem.

Radical settlers burned a Palestinian family's house near Nablus after the IDF attempted to assist them in returning home following months of harassment.

Israeli settlers torched vehicles and sprayed graffiti in West Bank villages near Ramallah, prompting a police investigation into the incidents.

Clashes and vehicle arson were reported early Sunday in the West Bank village of Abu Falah near Ramallah. Israeli police and IDF forces launched an investigation into the incident.

A 40-year-old Jerusalem resident was indicted for setting fire to a lottery booth and vandalizing cars in Safed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, citing a stolen speaker as his motive.

A 56-year-old man was arrested for setting fire to an electric car near Assuta Medical Center in Ashdod, claiming inadequate medical treatment as his motive.

An indictment was filed against a 33-year-old resident of Nein for torching a truck in Beit Shean, causing heavy damage valued at 700,000 NIS.

Fires were set at three locations at the BATS complex, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) that supplies radars to NATO and the Belgian army. An anonymous group claimed responsibility and threatened to "turn the company to ash." The Belgian Minister of Defense blamed the far-left: "Violence is increasing every day."

A kindergarten in Lakiya was set on fire just before the start of the school year. A resident of Tel Sheva was arrested on suspicion of committing the act because his wife was not hired. Officials condemned the attempt to turn the education system into an arena for personal conflicts.

Officers from the Akko station opened an investigation over the weekend following a report of two vehicles that caught fire in the city. Forces identified the suspects' getaway vehicle, blocked their path, and arrested them. The detention of the two was extended at the Magistrate's Court in Haifa until tomorrow.

The defendants pleaded guilty in court to destroying property by arson, after causing gas canisters to explode in ambulances belonging to the 'Hatzala' organization in the Golders Green neighborhood. The prosecutor noted at a previous hearing that there is evidence that this was a planned attack against the Jewish community, but the arson was not defined as a terrorist incident.

New testimony from a woman, according to which the suspect declared his desire to "set the Jews on fire," and shortly thereafter the building went up in flames, led local police to a German citizen who died in 2020, who belonged to far-right circles and was sentenced to prison for blowing up telephone booths. 7 Holocaust survivors were murdered in the arson and 15 people were injured.

Following the arson of eight luxury cars in Rishon LeZion, Migdal Insurance refused to pay compensation, citing a "human error" in the policy wording.

Less than a month after an attack that claimed the lives of five soldiers, over fifty explosions and arson incidents occurred in Thailand's Narathiwat province. Two women were injured, one seriously. A night curfew has been imposed as the government continues to pursue peace talks.

The fire broke out in the industrial zone, and firefighting teams are working on the scene to prevent it from spreading to an adjacent lot. Gas cylinders exploded and high-voltage lines were damaged, but there is no danger to residents. Station commander: "We scrambled teams from neighboring districts to prevent further damage."

According to the indictment filed against Hanan Yaakov and Osher Bayach, the latter inquired about the charges for burning down a shop and the length of prison sentences. The accusations state that the two set fire to the branch while an employee was inside.

A month after the arson attack in central Israel, police have arrested two 18-year-old residents of Rehovot. Security footage shows a masked suspect pouring flammable liquid at the restaurant entrance before fleeing with an accomplice on an electric scooter.

Two young men from Rehovot set fire to the chain's branch last month and fled on a scooter. The motive for the act is control struggles between criminals that are spilling over into city streets. After they were arrested, a prosecutor's statement was filed, and an indictment will be filed soon.

Police have identified the suspects arrested for the arson of a restaurant in Givatayim, linking the incident to a broader wave of violent criminal disputes across the country.

A major fire broke out early this morning in the Afridar neighborhood of Ashkelon, causing severe damage to the Etz restaurant and nearby businesses. Investigators are currently treating the incident as a suspected arson. The owners stated they are awaiting the results of the investigation.

The "The Tree" restaurant in Ashkelon, which opened just a month ago, burned down completely overnight. The fire spread to adjacent businesses, causing significant damage.

What began as a routine report to the 100 emergency line regarding a nighttime break-in quickly escalated into a major arson investigation. Following a technological probe by Northern District police, severe charges have been filed against a resident of Lod and two residents of Bat Yam.

Investigators from the Aroer police station reported on the arson of a vehicle in the town following a dispute between two families. The incident caused heavy damage to a Chevrolet parked in a private yard, with losses estimated at approximately 170,000 NIS. An indictment has been filed against the 30-year-old suspect.

An unusual incident occurred in central Ramat Gan overnight as fires broke out in three separate locations. Seven residents were hospitalized with light smoke inhalation. Fire investigators suspect intentional arson.

A man arrested on suspicion of starting a massive wildfire in Washington state, USA, confessed to investigators that he waited for a hot, dry, and windy day to ignite the fire. 37-year-old Aaron Prinachi also took responsibility for 25 other arsons in the area over the past year, according to released court documents.

Against the backdrop of bloody conflicts between criminal organizations in the center, an 18-year-old from Rehovot was arrested last night in a covert operation on suspicion of involvement in the arson of the restaurant in Givatayim on July 12. All the details on the arrest.

US authorities have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of igniting one of the destructive wildfires currently raging in Washington state. Aaron F. Prinachi is being held on a $1 million bond.

Jews set fire to several vehicles between the villages of Jalud and Talfit in Binyamin. A Star of David and the inscriptions "revenge" and "Avi, go home"—directed at the Central Command Chief Avi Bluth—were sprayed at the scene. The event follows a series of recent violent acts in the West Bank.

The Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court extended the detention of an 18-year-old suspect in the arson of a Japanika branch in Givatayim by seven days. Police claim evidence has significantly strengthened, while the defense maintains the suspect's innocence.

A Bat Yam resident is accused of setting fire to the door of a bicycle room in a residential building's parking lot after getting into an argument with a passerby in the lobby. According to the indictment, the fire was set about ten meters away from the building's gas room. The suspect fled the scene on his electric bicycle and smashed his phone before his arrest.

Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, condemned the arson attack on the "Nöam" kosher restaurant in Montreal. The incident has sparked backlash against the government, with critics accusing officials of failing to address the surge in antisemitism across the country.

A fire broke out at the kosher restaurant "Noam". Eyewitnesses reported a person seen leaving the scene shortly after the flames erupted.

According to the investigation, an Ashdod resident set fire to several trash cans after receiving a municipal fine. Police officers from the Ashdod station located him shortly thereafter using witness testimonies and security camera footage.

A 34-year-old Bat Yam resident was arrested for setting fire to a storage room on Herzl Street after his bicycle was stolen. A prosecutor's statement has been filed, with an indictment expected shortly.

The "Bandita" cafe on Uziel Street in Ramat Gan was set on fire three times in May, June, and July. Last week, police arrested three residents of Beitar Illit, aged 16, 19, and 23, in connection with the incidents.

Firefighters discovered smoldering coals at the origin of the blaze. The Fire and Rescue Authority urges the public to refrain from lighting fires in open areas.

The Central Unit of the Tel Aviv District Police arrested a man in his 20s from Rehovot this Tuesday morning on suspicion of setting fire to a Japanika branch in Givatayim. Police are set to request an extension of his detention at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court later today.

Police officers from the Haifa station began an investigation overnight following a report of a vehicle fire on Herzl Street in the Hadar neighborhood. A container with flammable material was discovered at the scene.