Montreal Man Charged in December Firebombing, Vandalism at Suburban Synagogue

A man fixes the lock of the doors of Congregation Beth Tikvah, as police investigate an alleged arson at the synagogue in the Montreal suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Dec.18, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi

A 19-year-old man has been charged in the firebombing of a Montreal-area synagogue in December.

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad faces two arson-related charges, two counts of attempted arson, one count of destruction of property and one count of possession of incendiary material.