Afghan man arrested over suspected synagogue arson attempt in Germany ahead of holiest Jewish day

An Afghan man was arrested in Germany on suspicion of trying to set fire to a synagogue in Wuppertal. A 37-year-old Afghan man was arrested in Germany on Thursday on suspicion of trying to set fire to a synagogue in Wuppertal, western Germany, just days before Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.According to German media reports, the suspect allegedly threw bags containing flammable liquid at the Bergische Synagogue, poured more of the liquid near a side entrance and set it ablaze.Members of the Jewish community managed to extinguish the flames within minutes, preventing the fire from spreading. No injuries were reported.Suspect allegedly made antisemitic remarksGerman prosecutors said the man allegedly made antisemitic remarks at the scene, according to the German Press Agency (DPA). Police said preliminary investigations indicated that he acted alone.The suspect fled after setting the liquid on fire but was later arrested. He has a previous conviction for threatening a neighbour, DPA reported.Wuppertal Mayor Johannes Slawig condemned the incident as “utterly despicable” and called for solidarity with the city's Jewish community.The Central Council of Jews in German...