Melbourne synagogue set on fire in 'deliberate' attack, Australian PM vows 'zero tolerance for antisemitism'
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The Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia was set on fire early Friday morning in what authorities believe was a deliberate arson attack on the Jewish house of worship.
"We believe it was deliberate. We believe it has been targeted. What we don’t know is why," Victoria Police Detective Inspector Chris Murray said, according to the Times of Israel. Joseph A. Wulfsohn is a media reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to joseph.wulfsohn@fox.com and on Twitter: @JosephWulfsohn.
Flames engulfed the building and caused significant damage. No serious injuries were reported.
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