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News and updates about synagogue arson

Australian police:

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Police confirm that the firebombing of the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being officially treated as an act of terrorism. Search underway for three suspects.

'Firebomb attack on synagogue is treated as an act of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister:

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he personally views the firebombing of Melbourne synagogue on Friday as a terrorist attack. On Netanyahu's criticism of his government: This is a matter for the Israeli Prime Minister.

'Arson at Melbourne synagogue is the definition of terrorism'

Australia responds to Netanyahu:

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Australia’s government defends its efforts to combat antisemitism, after Netanyahu linked the Australian government’s policies with the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne.

'We've taken strong actions to stand against antisemitism'

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

A day after the Adass Israel synagogue was set aflame by masked individuals, a bullet was found nearby. The community is holding activities at a nearby location.

Torah scrolls unharmed, bullet found near synagogue

'It is on his watch!'

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Sky News host Sharri Markson blasts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an arson attack: It is on his watch. He hasn't shown leadership or strength and that's why we end up in this situation right now where a synagogue is firebombed.

Jewish Australian presenter rips PM following synagogue arson

Arson at Melbourne synagogue

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemns arson attack on synagogue in Melbourne: This violence and intimidation and destruction at a place of worship is an outrage. The people involved must be caught and face the full force of the law.

Australian PM: I have zero tolerance for antisemitism

Russia:

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Fire set in synagogue's electrical room. The vandals attempted to break the synagogue's windows and door.

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Greece:

7 arrested over attacks against Israeli-owned hotel and synagogue

Greece's anti-terrorism police arrest seven people over arson attacks against Israeli-owned hotel and a synagogue in central Athens in May.

7 arrested over attacks against Israeli-owned hotel and synagogue

Antisemitism abroad:

Vancouver synagogue set on fire

Police in Canadian city of Vancouver increase their presence at local Jewish institutions after an individual poured fuel and set the doors of the city's oldest synagogue on fire.

Vancouver synagogue set on fire

France:

Police shoot dead attempted synagogue arsonist

French police shoot dead an Algerian man armed with a knife and an iron bar, who tried to set fire to a synagogue in the northern city of Rouen.

Police shoot dead attempted synagogue arsonist

Tunisia:

Old synagogue in city of Sfax set on fire

Unknown individuals set fire to synagogue Tunisia's second largest city. Fire limited to courtyard, no one injured

Old synagogue in city of Sfax set on fire

Texas:

Man who torched Austin synagogue sent to 10 years in prison

The Texas man pleaded guilty to arson and a hate crime causing damage to religious property.

Man who torched Austin synagogue sent to 10 years in prison

Terrorist who set synagogue aflame sentenced to prison

Arab who set fire to synagogue in Mitzpe Ziv agrees to plea bargain, receives fine and prison sentence.

Terrorist who set synagogue aflame sentenced to prison

The great Jewish house that refuses to be knocked down

The enemies of the Jews live under the illusion that if they destroy Jewish places of worship they can destroy the Jewish People.

The great Jewish house that refuses to be knocked down

Synagogue torched near Hebron

Firefighters found distinct signs of arson at a Hebron synagogue that was burned over Shabbat.

Synagogue torched near Hebron

18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

Teen arrested over Halloween fire that damaged Austin, Texas synagogue, amid string of anti-Semitic incidents in the city.

18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case

Attempted arson at German synagogue

German officials condemn attempted arson as 'vile,' 'repulsive,' warn suspects will face 'the full the full force of the law.'

Attempted arson at German synagogue

Arabs infiltrate Jewish town, set fire to synagogue

Arab terrorists infiltrate Oz Zion, attempt to set its synagogue on fire.

Arabs infiltrate Jewish town, set fire to synagogue

Arson at Portland synagogue

Police, rabbi do not suspect hate crime after vandals set fire to, write graffiti on synagogue door.

Arson at Portland synagogue

Nigeria: Soldiers destroy 6 synagogues

2 members of Igbo community arrested 'for wearing kippot and and Jewish star' as 50 killed in clashes over police brutality.

Nigeria: Soldiers destroy 6 synagogues

Synagogue torched in northern Russia

Arsonists cause severe damage to large synagogue in Arkhangelsk, the northernmost Jewish institution in Russia.

Synagogue torched in northern Russia

England:

Watch synagogue arsonist light own head on fire

Tristan Morgan ignites his own head trying to burn down synagogue.

Watch synagogue arsonist light own head on fire

Synagogue vandals torch Torah scrolls in Modi'in Illit

Vandals break into synagogue in haredi city in central Israel, dump bleach and set fires, destroying Torah scrolls.

Synagogue vandals torch Torah scrolls in Modi'in Illit

Synagogue in central Israel vandalized and torched

Suspected arrested after synagogue in Bnei Ayish hit by arson, vandalized with graffiti. Nearby cemetery also vandalized.

Synagogue in central Israel vandalized and torched

Swedish court nixes deportation for Arab who torched synagogue

Court says Palestinian Arab who firebombed synagogue in response to US recognition of Jerusalem 'in danger' from Israel if sent to PA.

Swedish court nixes deportation for Arab who torched synagogue

Brazilian synagogue damaged in arson attack

Flammable fuel poured under main entrance of Israelite Society in Pelotas causing minor damage. Graffiti: 'Wait for international Intifada.'

Brazilian synagogue damaged in arson attack

Terrorists torch Gush Etzion synagogue

Gush Etzion synagogue destroyed after Arab arsonists hurl firebombs.

Terrorists torch Gush Etzion synagogue

Synagogue torched in Old City of Jerusalem

Arab arsonists suspected as synagogue in Jewish Quarter of Old City goes up in flames.

Synagogue torched in Old City of Jerusalem

French teens exonerated from synagogue arson

Two French teenagers suspected of trying to burn down a synagogue were exonerated; on the contrary, they had prevented the fire.

French teens exonerated from synagogue arson

New Jersey 'Synagogue Bomber' convicted of terrorism

Anthony Graziano attacked New Jersey synagogues, home of rabbi with firebombs in 2012. He could now face life imprisonment.

New Jersey 'Synagogue Bomber' convicted of terrorism

Desecrated synagogue demolished by Civil Administration

Less than two months after Netanyahu condemns arson attack on synagogue dedicated to murdered teens, gov't demolishes it.

Desecrated synagogue demolished by Civil Administration

Muslim leaders in Israel condemn synagogue arson

Head of Muslim leaders in Israel calls Chief Rabbi to denounce 'disaster' and express hope arsonists will be found and prosecuted.

Muslim leaders in Israel condemn synagogue arson

ADL 'shocked' by Arab arson of Gush Etzion synagogue

ADL condemns burning of Torah scrolls, desecration of synagogue in Gush Etzion.

ADL 'shocked' by Arab arson of Gush Etzion synagogue

Jerusalem Terror Cell Gets Wrist Slap for Synagogue Arson

Four Arabs from Issawiya get 2-5.5 years for arson, numerous firebomb attacks including on cop car; attorney to petition light sentences.

Jerusalem Terror Cell Gets Wrist Slap for Synagogue Arson

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue

On same day French police arrest accomplices in Brussels Jewish Museum shooting, five men arrested for threats to burn down synagogue.

Five Arrested for Threats to Destroy French Synagogue