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Third suspect charged in Melbourne synagogue arson case as probe widens
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By יואב איתיאל
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Australian police charged a third suspect in the December 6, 2024 arson attack on Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue. Authorities say all three alleged direct participants have now been charged, though only on criminal counts, not terrorism charges.
- 01A third suspect was charged in the Melbourne synagogue arson case.
- 02Police say all three direct attackers have now been identified and charged.
- 03The attack occurred on December 6, 2024, with dozens inside the synagogue.
- 04No one was hurt, but the synagogue suffered severe damage.
- 05Authorities and Jewish groups are still pressing for more information and faster action.
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