Melbourne Synagogue Targeted in Arson Attempt Amid Rising Anti-Jewish Sentiment
A man attempted to set fire to a historic synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, highlighting increasing anti-Jewish violence connected to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
An arson attempt was made on a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday, as Australia grapples with a surge in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the approximately 20 people present inside at the time. Firefighters quickly responded to extinguish a small blaze that damaged the front door of the synagogue, according to Victoria police. This alarming act follows prior unrest in Melbourne, where demonstrators protested over security measures at local events, leading to confrontational behavior towards diners at nearby establishments. This synagogue attack mirrors another incident from December where a previous attack occurred without any charges filed.
A man attempted to set fire to a historic synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, highlighting increasing anti-Jewish violence connected to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
An arson attempt was made on a synagogue in East Melbourne on Friday, as Australia grapples with a surge in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents triggered by the Israel-Hamas war. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the approximately 20 people present inside at the time. Firefighters quickly responded to extinguish a small blaze that damaged the front door of the synagogue, according to Victoria police. This alarming act follows prior unrest in Melbourne, where demonstrators protested over security measures at local events, leading to confrontational behavior towards diners at nearby establishments. This synagogue attack mirrors another incident from December where a previous attack occurred without any charges filed.
