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Congregation flees after arsonist sets fire to an Australian synagogue door
- On Friday night, an arson at East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation forced evacuations, while about 20 masked protesters stormed Miznon restaurant chanting anti-Israel slogans.
- Since late 2023, a surge in antisemitic vandalism and arson across Melbourne, including a second synagogue fire within seven months linked to Israel-Gaza tensions and protests.
- Victoria Police confirm no injuries among 20 worshippers evacuated after firefighters extinguished the synagogue fire; protesters shouted 'death to the IDF' at Miznon, throwing food and chairs.
- Victoria Police launched an investigation and sought CCTV footage; one person was arrested after the restaurant storming, but no arrests have yet been made for the synagogue arson.
- Parliament will debate proposed mask-and-flag bans, while the federal government has appointed an antisemitism envoy and strengthened hate crime laws.
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Antisemitic attackers violently target synagogue, Israeli restaurant in Australia
Melbourne was rocked by antisemitic incidents, including a restaurant attack, a synagogue fire and vehicle arson, and Jewish leaders called for a stronger response to rising hate crimes
A man had set the building's door on fire at the beginning of the Jewish day of rest. The police arrested a suspect and checked connections to other incidents. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu also intervenes.
Melbourne Synagogue Arson Sparks Alarm and Outrage - American Faith
A synagogue in downtown Melbourne was set ablaze on Friday evening in what authorities have labeled a politically motivated and potentially antisemitic attack. Around 8 p.m., a man ignited the double doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation while approximately 20 worshippers were gathered inside for a Shabbat meal. The congregation evacuated through a rear exit, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze to th…
There were no injuries. Australian Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Ley strongly condemned the attack.
Melbourne Police Investigate Wave of Antisemitic Attacks, Including Synagogue Arson
A wave of antisemitic incidents across Melbourne is under urgent investigation by Victoria Police, after a synagogue was set alight, a Jewish-owned restaurant targeted by protesters, and a third attack saw multiple cars torched at a business in the city’s northeast. The third incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Saturday at a business
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