The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/molotov-cocktails/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:28:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Molotov cocktails | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/molotov-cocktails/ 32 32 Colorado hostage rally attacker appears in federal court on hate crime charge https://www.timesofisrael.com/colorado-hostage-rally-attacker-appears-in-federal-court-on-hate-crime-charge/ Sat, 07 Jun 2025 05:09:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3566664 Mohamed Sabry Soliman may receive life in prison while family could face deportation; investigators say he tried to buy a gun but couldn't because he wasn't a US citizen

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]]> American-German national charged with trying to firebomb US embassy’s Tel Aviv branch https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-german-man-indicted-in-us-for-trying-to-firebomb-us-embassys-tel-aviv-branc/ Sun, 25 May 2025 21:45:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3557890 Joseph Neumeyer deported from Israel, arrested in New York after he left a backpack full of Molotov cocktails outside the embassy branch building earlier this month

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]]> Ben Gvir: Security forces should be able to shoot anyone holding stones or firebombs https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-gvir-security-forces-should-be-able-to-shoot-anyone-holding-stones-or-firebombs/ Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:29:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2883440 Far-right lawmaker, set to become minister in charge of police, says open-fire regulations should be relaxed, but indicates this should only apply to those who 'hate Israel'

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]]> 2 held for firebombing buses from East J’lem hospital, having entered in wheelchairs https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-held-for-entering-east-jerusalem-hospital-in-wheelchairs-firebombing-buses/ Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:03:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2846979 Police accuse the Palestinian suspects of feigning illness to gain access to Makassed Hospital, then throwing Molotov cocktails and explosive cylinders at passing vehicles

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]]> Prosecutors to indict three Israelis for hurling firebombs at Arab beachgoer https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-to-indict-three-israelis-for-hurling-firebombs-at-arab-beachgoer/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 01:47:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2807187 Police say suspects in 'terrorist activity' spoke to victim in Arabic then hurled Molotov cocktails at him that failed to ignite

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]]> Palestinian, 16, killed by IDF in West Bank when throwing firebombs, army says https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-killed-by-idf-in-west-bank-after-throwing-firebombs-army-says/ Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2717241 PA identifies alleged attacker as 16-year-old Yamen Nafiz Jaffal, the sixth Palestinian killed in violent altercations with Israeli soldiers in the past two weeks

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]]> 2 arrested in firebombing of Jewish home that set off Sheikh Jarrah clashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/2-arrested-in-firebombing-of-jewish-home-that-set-off-sheikh-jarrah-clashes/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 16:30:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2701989 After violence in East Jerusalem, Bennett denounces 'people on both sides coming to inflame area'; Gantz calls out far-right MK Ben Gvir for his part: 'This isn't a game'

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]]> Palestinians enter Gaza border zone and set fire to truck before running back https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-enter-gaza-border-zone-and-set-fire-to-truck-before-running-back/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:51:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2699398 No injuries reported in the incident; military says the arsonists never crossed into Israel, stayed on Gazan side of barrier

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]]> IDF begins allowing troops to shoot at fleeing rock-throwers https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-begins-allowing-troops-to-shoot-at-fleeing-rock-throwers/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 19:25:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2669071 Military says soldiers are still directed to first try to make an arrest without using deadly force, but experts raise questions about legality of new guideline

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]]> Palestinians clash with police in East J’lem after march supporting Hamas terrorist https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-clash-with-police-in-east-jlem-after-march-supporting-hamas-terrorist/ Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:28:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2653485 Hundreds chant pro-Hamas slogans in Shuafat refugee camp; right-wing Israelis march through Old City to mourn Eli Kay, killed by terrorist gunman, some chanting anti-Arab slogans

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]]> Troops kill Palestinian hurling firebombs near Bethlehem — IDF https://www.timesofisrael.com/troops-kill-palestinian-hurling-firebombs-near-bethlehem-idf/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:20:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2632422&preview=true&preview_id=2632422 Soldiers open fire at two suspects in southern West Bank, striking one who succumbs to his wounds; second suspect arrested at scene, Hamas flag found nearby

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]]> Palestinians suspected of firebombing cabin at illegal outpost; man lightly hurt https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-firebomb-cabin-at-illegal-outpost-man-lightly-hurt-escaping-blaze/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:57:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2532871 Military says it is searching for culprits who threw Molotov cocktails into the West Bank building at 2 a.m. while 4 young men inside were sleeping, causing light damage

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]]> IDF troops shoot two Palestinian teens suspected of firebombing cars https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-troops-shoot-two-palestinian-teens-suspected-of-firebombing-cars/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 18:41:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2502301&preview=true&preview_id=2502301 One suspect said to be in serious condition, other sustains light injuries, as soldiers attempt to arrest them in central West Bank

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]]> Molotov cocktail thrown near London synagogue; terrorism not suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/molotov-cocktail-thrown-near-london-synagogue-terrorism-not-suspected/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:34:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2480775 Police say man detained; no reports of injuries or damage outside Golders Green site

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]]> IDF soldier dismissed for failing to return fire in Molotov cocktail attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-soldier-dismissed-for-failing-to-return-fire-in-molotov-cocktail-attack/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 13:38:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2452739&preview=true&preview_id=2452739 Military says probe determined the Golani Brigade infantryman didn't see the firebomb before it was thrown at him, but still should have 'neutralized' the suspect

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