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Indiana Jewish Community Rallies After Suspected Arson of Israeli Flag on Building

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By ניצן קידר

First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026

What happened

A vacant building in Zionsville, Indiana, displaying Israeli and American flags was set on fire in a suspected hate crime. The FBI is investigating, and the local Jewish community held a solidarity rally. Public officials, including former Vice President Mike Pence, condemned the attack and called for justice.

01A vacant building in Zionsville, Indiana, was set on fire, damaging Israeli and American flags.
02Fire damage is estimated at over $150,000; the building was unoccupied during the fire.
03Investigators suspect deliberate arson targeting the Israeli flag, prompting FBI involvement.
04The local Jewish community held a rally waving flags to show solidarity over the weekend.
05Public officials condemned the act and demanded swift justice for the perpetrators.
06Former Vice President Mike Pence called the suspected arson "completely despicable" and denounced antisemitism.

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