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Adass Israel Synagogue

This handout photo taken and released by the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet on December 10, 2024 shows Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) and members of the local Jewish community visiting the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on December 10, 2024, after it was set ablaze on December 6. (Handout / DEPARTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET / AFP)
November 27, 2025, 11:52 am
Australia lists Iran’s IRGC as state sponsor of terrorism over antisemitic attacks
Foreign Ministry says Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps orchestrated arson incidents in Sydney and Melbourne in 2024 to ‘sow division’ by targeting Jewish Australians
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A daycare center is set on fire in Sydney, Australia, with antisemitic graffiti next to it on January 21, 2025. (Screencapture/X)
September 11, 2025, 7:18 pm
Australian police arrest alleged mastermind of string of antisemitic attacks
27-year-old Tarek Zahabe is charged with directing at least four incidents in January, including vandalism and arson on Jewish schools and the home of a Jewish leader
By Zev Stub
A police officer stands near where anti-Israel graffiti is painted on a wall in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 11, 2024. (Mick Tsikas/AAP Image via AP)
August 27, 2025, 2:57 pm
Iran-directed criminals twice targeted wrong venue before torching kosher Australian deli
As suspect in Melbourne synagogue attack appears in court, documents show arson at Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Bondi was organized by a refugee paid by Tehran
By Zev Stub and Reuters
Illustrative: A member of the Jewish community reads messages attached to a fence where flowers have been left at the Adass Israel Synagogue in the Melbourne suburb of Ripponlea after an arson there, December 9, 2024. (Martin KEEP / AFP)
August 27, 2025, 9:46 am
Suspect appears in court in arson case that Australia blames on Iran
In hearing, Younes Ali Younes confirms he can understand proceedings, but doesn’t enter a plea; will return to court December 4
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Director-General of ASIO Mike Burgess speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, August 26, 2025. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
August 26, 2025, 9:32 am
Australia says Tehran behind two antisemitic arson attacks, expels Iranian ambassador
PM Albanese says Australian diplomats in Tehran moved to safety in third country; Canberra to designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization
By Jacob Magid and Agencies
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C) and members of the local Jewish community visiting the torched Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne on December 10, 2024. (DEPARTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET / AFP)
August 24, 2025, 4:45 pm
Australian police arrest second suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack
20-year-old man charged for alleged involvement in December firebombing of Adass Synagogue that many saw as a turning point for country’s Jewish community
By Zev Stub
The fire-damaged Adass Israel Synagogue is cordoned off following an arson attack there, in Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024. (Tania Lee / AFP)
July 31, 2025, 4:03 pm
Suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack faces court
Police allege Giovanni Laulu, 21, was one of three masked men who set fire to Adass Israel Synagogue, injuring worshiper preparing for morning service
By AP and ToI Staff
Fire crew members at the scene of an arson attack at Adass Israel Synagogue in the suburb of Ripponlea, Melbourne, December 6, 2024. (ABC/AFP)
December 6, 2024, 4:50 am
Melbourne synagogue sustains massive damage in predawn attack by masked arsonists
No serious injuries reported among Adass Israel congregants, some of whom were in the synagogue praying; board member says ‘inside completely gutted,’ holy books destroyed
By Agencies
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