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crime11 days ago•3 min saved

FBI ties Michigan synagogue attack to Hezbollah-inspired plot by Ghazali

The FBI says Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanon-born US citizen, carried out a Hezbollah-inspired attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, ramming a truck into the building and then shooting himself as the vehicle burned. Investigators found a pattern of Hezbollah- and Iranian-related online content, including searches for Israeli gatherings and a pre-attack video in which he vowed to kill as many as possible; he had attempted to obtain a weapon and ultimately bought an AR-style rifle with magazines and ammo. No one inside the synagogue was injured, though the case involved extensive digital and eyewitness work with hundreds of items analyzed and more than 100 interviews conducted. The incident occurred amid broader regional hostilities linked to the US-Israel war on Iran.

via The Guardian|

#crime #fbi #hezbollah

crime-and-justice11 days ago•174 min saved

FBI links Michigan temple attack to Hezbollah-inspired terrorism

The FBI says the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism carried out by Ayman Ghazali, a Lebanon-born US citizen who rammed a pickup into the synagogue with explosives; Ghazali died in the vehicle, a security officer was injured, no other fatalities occurred, and planning intensified after March 9 as Ghazali followed Hezbollah propaganda and Iranian outlets.

via CNN|

#crime-and-justice #fbi #hezbollah

world19 days ago•68 min saved

London ambulances torched in antisemitic attack draws UK leaders’ condemnation

Four ambulances operated by Hatzola, a Jewish community organization, were set on fire outside a London synagogue in what police say is an antisemitic hate crime. No injuries were reported; security footage showed three hooded men fleeing as investigators, led by counter-terrorism officers, examine the scene. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, the Israeli embassy urged decisive action, and London’s mayor pledged heightened patrols while the government said it would replace the damaged ambulances. SITE Intelligence attributed the attack to an Iran-aligned group.

via Reuters|

#antisemitism #hate-crime #hatzola

health26 days ago•1 min saved

Measles exposure at Bnei Brak synagogue prompts health warning

A measles case attended the central synagogue in Bnei Brak during their infectious period, prompting a Health Ministry warning. Worshippers and others exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms, verify vaccination status, and seek medical care if symptoms appear; epidemiological investigation is underway, with vaccination remaining the most effective protection.

via Israel National News|

#exposure #health #measles

world-news26 days ago•15 min saved

Israel links synagogue attack suspect to Hezbollah commander

Israel’s military says the brother of the Michigan synagogue attacker was a Hezbollah commander, a claim that broadens the investigation into the March incident.

via AP News|

#hezbollah #israel #michigan

us26 days ago•3 min saved

IDF claims Michigan synagogue attacker’s brother was a Hezbollah commander

The brother of the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue is alleged by the IDF to have been a Hezbollah commander killed in an air strike last week. The attacker, Ayman Ghazali, died in a gunfight with police; the FBI is investigating the incident as a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. No staff were hurt at the synagogue; a security guard was injured. The family had previously suffered deaths in Lebanon, and authorities have not yet disclosed a motive.

via BBC|

#fbi #hezbollah #michigan

national27 days ago•20 min saved

Vigilant security detail stops Michigan synagogue attack

A private security team at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, thwarted a truck-ramming attack when a Lebanese-born American drove toward classrooms near where dozens of children were present, underscoring the growing role of trained security forces in protecting houses of worship.

via The Washington Post|

#attack-foiled #michigan #national

usnews27 days ago•3 min saved

Veteran police lieutenant wounded protecting Michigan synagogue during antisemitic rampage

A security guard at Temple Israel in Michigan, Danny Phillips—a former Bloomfield Hills police lieutenant with 28 years on the force—was injured when an armed antisemitic attacker rammed the synagogue and opened fire; the assailant, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, later killed himself after being repelled by security. The temple’s beefed-up security, which includes in-house guards, metal detectors, hired guards, police, and drones, helped prevent a far larger tragedy as children were inside the preschool. Phillips was hospitalized, and officials praised the swift, effective security response.

via New York Post|

#antisemitism #michigan #security

usnews29 days ago•2 min saved

FBI probes Michigan synagogue attack as deliberate anti-Jewish violence

An armed man rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI; the suspect is dead. The FBI says it is a targeted act against the Jewish community. Explosives were found in the vehicle; a security guard was injured while students sheltered in place. The suspect, 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, was born in Lebanon and became a U.S. citizen after arriving on an IR1 visa in 2011 and naturalizing in 2016. Authorities note increased security around Jewish facilities as investigations continue.

via Axios|

#antisemitism #fbi #michigan

crime29 days ago•2 min saved

Attacker Dead After Vehicle Ram and Gunfire at Michigan Synagogue

An unidentified man rammed a car into Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, engaged security in gunfire, and was later found dead in his car as it burned; one security member was hospitalized, with investigators sweeping for explosives and no other injuries reported.

via Al Jazeera|

#active-shooter #crime #gun-violence

australia1 month ago•3 min saved

Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

A 32-year-old Sunnybank man was charged in Brisbane with wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle and drug offences after allegedly ramming the gates of a Margaret Street synagogue with a ute; police say the attack targeted a Jewish place of worship but is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with no injuries reported and investigators considering mental health and intoxication as contributing factors.

via The Guardian|

#antisemitism #australia #brisbane

crime2 months ago•313 min saved

Mississippi synagogue arson leaves sacred artifacts at risk as Torahs are saved

A 19-year-old suspect confessed to setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, citing the building’s Jewish ties. The blaze damaged the synagogue’s library, melted the Tree of Life brass plates, and damaged a Moses sculpture, while hundreds of prayer books were charred. The Torah scrolls were removed for safekeeping and air-out; they will be repaired and returned to kosher status, or buried respectfully if unusable. Restoration is expected to take about a year as the community rebuilds and churches offer support while authorities continue investigations.

via CNN|

#arson #crime #jackson

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Mississippi Man Indicted on State Arson Charge for Jackson Synagogue Blaze

Mississippi prosecutors indicted Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Madison, on first-degree arson of a place of worship with a hate-crime enhancement for the Jan. 10, 2026 fire at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson. Pittman, who is hospitalized after the attack, allegedly confessed and used an antisemitic slur; the offense carries 5–30 years, with the hate-crime enhancement potentially doubling the sentence to up to 60 years. He has also faced federal charges and is slated for preliminary hearings after a grand jury returned an indictment.

via Mississippi Free Press|

#arson #beth-israel-congregation #crime

us-crime-justice2 months ago•316 min saved

Mississippi synagogue arson suspect: 19-year-old student-athlete linked to antisemitic posts

A 19-year-old identified by the FBI as the arson suspect in the burning of Mississippi’s Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson posted antisemitic content beforehand, traveled from his Madison County home to the synagogue, and acted alone. Investigators found a burned phone, a torch, and GPS/text evidence tying him to the early-morning blaze; he now faces federal arson charges with a potential five- to 20-year prison term if convicted.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #arson #federal-charges

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

FBI Says Mississippi Synagogue Arson Targeted for Its Jewish Ties

A 19-year-old, Stephen Spencer Pittman, confessed to arson at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, MS, saying he targeted the synagogue for its 'Jewish ties.' His father alerted the FBI after the confession, and cellphone location data helped place him at the scene; he was later arrested at a Jackson-area hospital for burn injuries.

via The New York Times|

#arson #crime #fbi