Suspected arsonist targeted Mississippi synagogue for its ‘Jewish ties’, FBI says
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A fire at the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, is being investigated as arson, with suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman charged with maliciously damaging a building by fire. The FBI reports Pittman admitted to targeting the synagogue because of its "Jewish ties." The fire occurred early Saturday morning, causing damage but no injuries. The synagogue, a historic landmark and the largest in Mississippi, was previously bombed by the KKK in 1967 due to its civil rights involvement. The incident has been widely condemned by local and national leaders as an act of antisemitism, highlighting the importance of interfaith solidarity. Despite the damage, the congregation plans to continue its worship services, potentially at a local church.
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