Suspect arrested after a fire destroys the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, 6 decades after a KKK bombing
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Key Points:
- A suspect has been arrested and is expected to face arson charges after a fire severely damaged Beth Israel, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, early Saturday morning; the motive remains under investigation amid rising antisemitic attacks nationwide.
- The fire, which started in the synagogue’s library and caused extensive damage including the destruction of several Torah scrolls, has forced the congregation to rebuild once again, recalling a 1967 bombing by the Ku Klux Klan targeting the same synagogue.
- The suspect, found with non-life-threatening burns at a local hospital, will be released into FBI custody, with the FBI and local law enforcement collaborating on the investigation and treating hate crimes as a top priority.
- Community support has been strong, with local churches
