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Melbourne Synagogue Fire Believed to Be Deliberate Act of Arson

Australian police are investigating a fire at the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, which is believed to have been deliberately set by two masked individuals. One person was injured in the incident, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an act of anti-Semitism, highlighting the need for safety in places of worship. The Victoria state police reported that the fire was targeted, with ongoing investigations to uncover the reasons behind the attack. The fire response involved numerous firefighters as the attack coincides with rising anti-Semitic incidents in Australia.

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