Arson

Teens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant

Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."

The ChatGPT app icon on a smartphone in this illustration taken October 27, 2025
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.

Two teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant

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.

Tel Aviv police arrest two in connection to arson attack targeting Japanika branch in Givatayim

A burnt structure in Ramat Gan, August 7, 2026.

Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say


Palestinian homes set ablaze in West Bank village attack, suspects flee scene

The IDF and police are investigating a suspected arson attack on Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Tuba. Several people were reportedly injured, and suspects fled the scene.

(Illustrative) A Palestinian man stands next to a burnt car after an attack by Israeli settlers in Kafr Malik, in the West Bank, June 26, 2025.

At least 12 people killed by gunmen, women, children abducted in Nigerian village

Six members of one family burned to death after the attackers set fire to their house, one resident told Reuters.

Nigerian Army soldiers patrol near the scene after a deadly gunmen attack in Yelwata, Benue State, Nigeria, June 16, 2025.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

West Bank security situation rapidly snowballing, forces will be reinforced, military officials say

A total of 26 battalions are now operating across the sector, with a security official warning on Sunday that the situation was "a snowball rolling downhill."

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

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 denounces alleged arson of Israeli flag in Indiana hometown

The town later announced that the FBI had joined the investigation and that officials were examining whether the arson “may have been motivated by bias” but said no determination had been made.

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.

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

The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of Kfar Yarka, was arrested and taken to the local police station for questioning, after which he was detained. 

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

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

The suspect allegedly used antisemitic slurs while threatening Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and was later charged with terrorist threats and ethnic intimidation.

 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.

Canada synagogue firebomber was promised $15,000 for attack, motivated by drugs, not antisemitism

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Police near the scene of an active shooter situation on June 22, 2026 in Montreal, Canada.

Ramat Gan cafe set on fire for third time after owner opens on Shabbat

The incident follows a previous arson at the same cafe in May, after the owner reportedly received threats over the cafe’s Saturday opening.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.