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Netanyahu Demands Justice After Melbourne Synagogue Arson Attack

7/7/2025

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Netanyahu Condemns Arson

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denounced the "vile" arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, calling for justice from the Australian government. The incident, which endangered 20 worshippers during Shabbat, was condemned by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke as an "attack on Australia," shedding light on the alarming rise of antisemitism in the nation.

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Allan Launches Anti-Hate Taskforce

In the wake of alarming antisemitic acts in Melbourne, such as a synagogue firebombing, Premier Jacinta Allan has launched a dedicated anti-hate taskforce. This initiative seeks to bolster laws against hate crimes and empower police, while actively involving community voices to combat rising antisemitism and safeguard the Jewish community.

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Netanyahu Condemns Arson

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu denounced the "vile" arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue, calling for justice from the Australian government. The incident, which endangered 20 worshippers during Shabbat, was condemned by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke as an "attack on Australia," shedding light on the alarming rise of antisemitism in the nation.

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