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Iranian proxy tied to Toronto attacks on US consulate and synagogues
world9 days ago

Iranian proxy tied to Toronto attacks on US consulate and synagogues

A U.S. Justice Department complaint alleges Kataib Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, used operatives to plan and carry out attacks in Canada, including the March 10 shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and a series of synagogue attacks in March; an official named Mohammad Bagher Saad Dawood al-Saadi told an undercover officer that his group’s people were behind the Canadian incidents, and he was arrested for attacks on U.S. interests in Europe and plots against U.S. Jewish sites. Three Toronto-area synagogues were targeted in March (Temple Emanu-El, BAYT, Shaarei Shomayim); an 18-year-old man was charged May 6 in the latter two cases, while police did not immediately confirm Iranian involvement for the consulate attack. The case underscores alleged Iranian proxies’ activity in North America.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#iran#kataib-hezbollah#synagogue
Iraqi National Charged in Alleged Iran-Backed Plot to Attack Manhattan Synagogue
terrorism11 days ago

Iraqi National Charged in Alleged Iran-Backed Plot to Attack Manhattan Synagogue

Federal prosecutors say Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, an Iraqi national and Kata'ib Hizballah commander, plotted to attack U.S. targets including a Manhattan synagogue, showing an undercover agent photos and maps and offering $10,000 in cryptocurrency for the operation; court documents include pictures of him with Qasem Soleimani. He was arrested in Turkey, handed to the FBI, and faces charges including conspiracy to provide material support to Iran’s IRGC and Kata'ib Hizballah, with a June 29 court date.

via CBS News|
#irgc#kataib-hizballah#new-york
Terror probe into suspected arson at former East London synagogue
uk21 days ago

Terror probe into suspected arson at former East London synagogue

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected arson at the former East London Central Synagogue in Whitechapel, with CCTV indicating the fire was started deliberately. The building has not functioned as a synagogue since 2020; investigators are examining links to recent anti-Semitic attacks as the threat level remains severe. No injuries were reported, and security support is being provided to Jewish communities.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#arson#counter-terrorism
Alleged vehicle-attack plot sparks cross-state arrests in Houston synagogue case
us-news1 month ago

Alleged vehicle-attack plot sparks cross-state arrests in Houston synagogue case

Two teens were arrested in North Carolina and Texas over an alleged plan to drive a vehicle through Congregation Beth Israel in Houston to kill worshippers; the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force opened the probe after a tip, authorities say there was no immediate credible threat, and prosecutors indicate charges of conspiracy to murder as the investigation continues.

via NBC News|
#antisemitism#conspiracy#fbi
Plot to attack Houston synagogue thwarted as two teens arrested
us-crime-and-justice1 month ago

Plot to attack Houston synagogue thwarted as two teens arrested

Two teenagers were arrested in connection with an alleged plan to attack Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. Angelina Han Hicks, 18, of Lexington, North Carolina, is jailed on a $10 million bond after warrants allege she conspired with two male subjects to murder and assault synagogue members; a juvenile was also arrested in Harris County, Texas, in relation to the plot. The FBI’s Charlotte Joint Terrorism Task Force began the investigation following a tip, and authorities say there was no immediate credible threat at the time. Investigators say the case remains open with Hicks’ next hearing scheduled for May 13.

via CNN|
#arrest#conspiracy#houston
NC woman, Houston juvenile charged in FBI plot to attack a Houston synagogue
crime1 month ago

NC woman, Houston juvenile charged in FBI plot to attack a Houston synagogue

An 18-year-old North Carolina woman and a Harris County juvenile were charged after the FBI says they planned a mass-casualty attack on a Houston Jewish school and synagogue, targeting Congregation Beth Israel; Hicks faces felony conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon to kill or injure and felony conspiracy to commit murder and is held on a $10 million bond, with a court date set for May 12; a 16-year-old in the Houston area was charged with conspiracy to commit capital murder as authorities closed the synagogue and school for the day and increased patrols.

via ABC13 Houston|
#conspiracy#crime#fbi
London synagogue arson: teenager pleads guilty
crime1 month ago

London synagogue arson: teenager pleads guilty

A 17-year-old boy pled guilty to arson not endangering life after a bottle containing accelerant was thrown through the window of Kenton United Synagogue in north-west London; there were no injuries and only minor smoke damage. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, was granted bail with conditions, and is due to appear at Willesden Youth Court. The plea comes amid a wider police investigation into a spate of arson attacks targeting Jewish venues, with multiple arrests and ongoing inquiries into potential criminal proxies.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#arson#court
Third arson attack on London Jewish sites this week sparks renewed alarm
world1 month ago

Third arson attack on London Jewish sites this week sparks renewed alarm

An arson attempt at Kenton United Synagogue in Harrow caused minor smoke damage and marked the third attack on a Jewish site in a week, with investigators saying a bottle of accelerant was thrown through a window; no injuries were reported. Leaders including Chief Rabbi Mirvis and Prime Minister Starmer condemned the violence, and counterterrorism police are expanding patrols as they investigate amid a spike in antisemitic incidents in the UK.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#arson#london
FBI ties Michigan synagogue attack to Hezbollah-inspired plot by Ghazali
crime1 month ago

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
FBI links Michigan temple attack to Hezbollah-inspired terrorism
crime-and-justice1 month ago

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
London ambulances torched in antisemitic attack draws UK leaders’ condemnation
world2 months ago

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
Measles exposure at Bnei Brak synagogue prompts health warning
health2 months ago

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