- Sep 22, 2014 07:51
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- Arsonists torch car of Rabbi who spoke out over Israel's military action in Gaza - Mirror Online
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Arsonists have torched the car of a Rabbi who spoke out over Israel's military action in Gaza.
Firebugs poured petrol over Ahron Cohen's Volvo estate before setting fire to the vehicle outside his home.
They first attached a makeshift fuse to the fuel tank, but when it failed to ignite they returned a few minutes later and used a can of petrol to start the fire.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze outside Mr Cohen's home in the early hours. No one was hurt but the car was destroyed.
Police are now investigating the arson in Broughton, Salford, the latest in a series of attacks on Mr Cohen's house and car over seven years.
The Volvo 940 has previously been scratched and had its windows smashed, while eggs have been thrown at his house.
The grandfather says he has angered some amongst the local Jewish community by his outspoken views over Israeli government policy and its actions against Palestinians. He spoke only two weeks ago at a pro-Gaza demonstration in Rochdale.
Arsonists torch car of Rabbi who spoke out over Israel's military action in Gaza - Mirror Online
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