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Arson Attack on Skopje Synagogue Sparks Outrage and Unity Call

4/14/2026

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On April 12, 2026, an arson attempt targeted a synagogue and Jewish community center in Skopje, North Macedonia.
The incident marked a first in the country’s modern history.
Surveillance footage showed two men using an accelerant and a firebomb.
Rahamim Mizrahi, Deputy Head of the Jewish Community Board, urged unity among North Macedonia’s diverse groups.
The local Muslim community condemned the attack as a threat to democracy and coexistence.

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Story summary

On April 12, 2026, an arson attempt targeted a synagogue and Jewish community center in Skopje, North Macedonia.
The incident marked a first in the country’s modern history.
Surveillance footage showed two men using an accelerant and a firebomb.
Rahamim Mizrahi, Deputy Head of the Jewish Community Board, urged unity among North Macedonia’s diverse groups.
The local Muslim community condemned the attack as a threat to democracy and coexistence.