Synagogue attacked with firebombs as antisemitic incidents rise in Germany

Germany’s leading Jewish group said two people were involved in the attack, but did not give any further details

A Berlin synagogue has been attacked with Molotov cocktails amid an increase in antisemitic incidents in the German capital following escalating violence in the Middle East (Markus Schreiber/AP)

A Berlin synagogue was attacked with Molotov cocktails early on Wednesday amid an increase in antisemitic incidents in the German capital following the escalating violence in the Middle East.

The Kahal Adass Jisroel community said its synagogue in the Mitte area of the city was attacked with two incendiary devices.