‘Jewish Ties’ Cited As Motive In Arson Attack On Historic Mississippi Synagogue: FBI
Jan 13, 2026
Federal authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with an arson attack that heavily damaged Mississippi’s oldest and largest Jewish house of worship, citing a confession that explicitly targeted the religious institution. The suspect, whose name was not immediately released in the initial
briefing, is accused of igniting the Beth Israel Congregation early Saturday morning. […]
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