Montreal Police Arrest Man Suspected of Attempting to Firebomb Synagogue
Police detained a suspect Friday after an alleged attempt to firebomb Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, one of Canada's oldest synagogues. The incident is the latest in a reported series of antisemitic events in the country.
montrealgazette.comMontreal police arrested a man on suspicion of attempting to firebomb one of Canada's oldest synagogues on Friday. The target was Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in the Westmount neighborhood. Authorities described the action as an attempted arson attack.
Background The synagogue ranks among the oldest Jewish houses of worship in Canada. Police said the arrest followed reports of suspicious activity near the building. The incident occurred amid a documented increase in antisemitic incidents across the country in recent months.
Officials stated they were appalled by the attempted attack.
They added that nothing justifies hate, discrimination, or violence directed at Jewish Canadians and that authorities must name and confront such acts.
