Melbourne synagogue suffers arson attack

The Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne, Australia was the target of a deliberate fire, which occurred in the early hours of a Friday. The incident led to a large blaze engulfing the premises. The fire is being investigated by the authorities, who are treating it as a deliberate act. The Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, visited the site to show solidarity. The attack has been widely condemned, with the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, specifically denouncing it as anti-Semitic. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Jewish communities in the region. The motive behind the attack is still unknown.