New South Wales man, 34, charged over attack on East Melbourne Hebrew congregation on Friday night
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Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue is “reprehensible” and demands Anthony Albanese “take all action” to end similar hate crimes.
A 34-year-old man from New South Wales has been charged after allegedly entering the grounds of the East Melbourne Hebrew congregation on Albert Street at about 8pm on Friday and pouring a flammable liquid on the front door of the building, setting it on fire.
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Publish date : 2025-07-06 01:24:00
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