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Incendie criminel dans une synagogue à Montréal (L’essentiel)

La police a retrouvé un «objet incendiaire» près du site cultuel, tandis qu'un «suspect» quittant «rapidement» les lieux aurait été aperçu par des témoins.

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December 18, 2024

Jewish community leaders call investigation into anti-Israel field trip 'deeply troubling' (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

One group expressed concerns that the 'integrity and validity of the investigation are materially compromised'

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December 18, 2024

Montreal synagogue hit by alleged arson, nearby Jewish office building damaged (The Canadian Press)

Jewish leaders called on Montrealers to denounce attacks against Jews, after a synagogue in a suburb was allegedly firebombed early Wednesday morning — the second apparent arson attack on the house of worship in a little more than one year.

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December 18, 2024

Des bâtiments appartenant à la communauté juive visés (La Presse)

Deux incidents – un incendie et des fenêtres fracassées – ont visé des bâtiments de la communauté juive dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal, suscitant l’indignation au sein de la communauté juive.

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December 18, 2024

Montreal synagogue targeted in second arson attack in 14 months, police investigating (The Jerusalem Post)

CBC cited the police as saying that one incendiary device was found at the scene. Witnesses told police that they saw a suspect fleeing the scene.

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December 18, 2024

Police investigate suspected arson attempt at Montreal synagogue – The National (CBC News)

Police investigate suspected arson attempt at Montreal synagogue

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December 18, 2024

Montreal-area synagogue firebombed for second time (Western Standard)

StatsCan reports Jews are the top target for police-reported hate crimes

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December 18, 2024

Beth Tikvah synagogue targeted by alleged arson in Montreal: police (CityNews)

Congregation Beth Tikvah synagogue was targeted by a possible arson attack overnight Wednesday on Montreal’s West Island – just one week before the start of Hanukkah.

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December 18, 2024

Montreal-area synagogue firebombed for the second time since October 2023 (The Canadian Jewish News)

No injuries reported and no arrests have been made, police say.

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December 18, 2024