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Melbourne Protesters Chant 'Death to the IDF' Days After Attacks on Local Synagogue, Israeli Restaurant - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 5 – The attacks targeted Jewish sites amid rising anti-Semitic violence linked to Israel-Hamas tensions, with police treating the synagogue arson as terrorism and investigating multiple related incidents.

  • Last Friday night, pro-Palestinian protesters stormed Melbourne’s Miznon restaurant chanting ‘Death to the IDF,’ while an arson attempt targeted the nearby East Melbourne Synagogue, forcing worshippers including children to flee.
  • Pro-Palestinian activists targeted Miznon restaurant owned by Israeli chef Eyal Shani due to his partnership with Shahar Segal, who supports the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, amid escalating Middle East tensions.
  • Victoria police circulated a suspect photo and detained a 28-year-old for hindering police, treating the synagogue arson as terrorism with offenders vandalizing cars and walls.
  • Victoria police increased patrols at the rally, and Prime Minister Albanese condemned the violence, pledging federal support amid rising antisemitic tensions.
  • Detectives launched a full investigation and released an image of a person of interest; Jewish leaders demand justice for the violent attacks in Melbourne.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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