Australian PM vows 'full force of law' after arson attack at Melbourne synagogue

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks.
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Pictures showed a man pouring liquid on the synagogue's front door before setting it on fire on Friday night. Some 20 people having dinner inside at the time were evacuated without any injuries. A man has been charged and is due to appear in court.
Police are also trying to determine if the incident is linked to an attack against a Jewish-owned restaurant in the city on the same night.
A string of antisemitic attacks have occurred in Australia in the past few months, sparked by tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
The Australian government has appointed a special envoy to combat antisemitism, and passed tougher laws against hate crimes following a wave of high-profile attacks.
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