As reported by the Ministry of Interior (MoI), on April 12, 2026, a fuel canister and traces of burning were noticed in the courtyard of a religious building in Skopje.
The MoI added that immediately after receiving a report, police officers went to the scene and measures are being taken to clear up the case.
Two people on a motorcycle stopped in front of the synagogue in Skopje early Sunday morning. After jumping over the fence, one of them was carrying a canister of gasoline, while the other was standing guard. Both people were wearing protective helmets, which they used for camouflage,
Earlier, the Jewish Community president Pepo Levi strongly condemned the incident, emphasizing that such actions do not only represent an attack on a religious building, but also a direct blow to coexistence, dignity and mutual respect in Macedonian society.
