Australian officials say attempted arson is an escalation in antisemitic incidents
"This is an escalation in anti-Semitic crime in New South Wales. Police and the government remain very concerned that an accelerant may have been used," said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
Firefighters work at the scene of a fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Melbourne, Australia, December 6, 2024.(photo credit: AAP Image/Con Chronis via REUTERS)ByMICHAEL STARRUpdated: