Australia police charge man over alleged arson on Melbourne synagogue
- Police charged a 34-year-old man from Sydney over an arson attack on Melbourne's Albert Street synagogue during Shabbat dinner on Friday night.
- The fire was part of three related incidents targeting Melbourne's Jewish community amid ongoing antisemitic vandalism and protests in recent months.
- Approximately 20 worshippers safely evacuated via a rear exit of the synagogue while firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, and police are continuing their investigation into possible terrorism connections.
- Prime Ministers Netanyahu and Albanese condemned the attacks as despicable and cowardly, with Netanyahu demanding Australian government action to prevent future violence.
- The incidents highlight rising antisemitism in Australia and have prompted increased police presence at protests and the creation of a federal task force targeting hate crimes.
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Australian police today announced the arrest of a man accused of setting fire to a synagogue where worshipers dined on Saturday.
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