Suspicious Fire Engulfs Melbourne Synagogue: A Hate Crime?

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A synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, was set on fire in an apparent hate crime.** The fire started around 4:10 AM local time, leaving one person injured and causing extensive damage. The building, built by Holocaust survivors in the 1960s, was 'fully involved' in the blaze. Police are searching for two masked men suspected of starting the fire. The Australian Jewish Association called the attack 'outrageous but not at all surprising' and blamed it on antisemitism. Victoria state premier Jacinta Allan offered AU$100,000 to help repair the building and condemned the attack, saying, 'We stand against antisemitism now and forever.'

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