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Arson suspect attacked Shapiro over pro-Israel stances, search warrant says

JL;DR SUMMARY The recent arson attack on the Pennsylvania Governor's residence is reportedly tied to alleged antisemitic and anti-Israel motives, as the suspect Cody Balmer expressed anger over Governor Josh Shapiro's pro-Israel stance. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish FaithPassoverHate CrimePennsylvaniaArsonPro Israel StanceJosh ShapiroCody Balmer

Places mentioned

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
"Balmer placed the call at around 2:50 a.m. Sunday, less than an hour after he allegedly broke into the governors mansion in Harrisburg and started a fire in its southern wing with a pair of Molotov cocktails."
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
"Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, who is prosecuting the case, told CBS News Philadelphia on Tuesday there was evidence that Balmer made references to the governors faith."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"He is based in Los Angeles."
Israel
"Shapiros support for Israel became a flashpoint last year after he was shortlisted for the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination."
Palestinian Territories
"His initial reaction to Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel asserted Israels right to defend itself and made no mention of Palestinians."

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