Three people in hoodies were filmed setting fire to the vehicles amid a renewed debate about rising antisemitism at the same time Israel intensifies its attacks on Iran.
Faced with a choice between a significant escalation (on a self-imposed deadline) or an off-ramp, Trump opted for the latter. He may yet be forced into changing tack again.
US President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.