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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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The Age broke the news in Australia on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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