Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns ‘reprehensible’ antisemitic Melbourne synagogue attack

<p>New South Wales man, 34, charged over attack on East Melbourne Hebrew congregation on Friday night</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/jul/06/australia-news-live-victoria-police-charge-nsw-man-over-synagogue-fire-minns-government-confirm-fare-free-travel-days-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an antisemitic attack on a Melbourne synagogue is “reprehensible” and demands Anthony Albanese “take all action” to end similar hate crimes.</p><p>A 34-year-old man from New South Wales has been charged after allegedly entering the grounds of the East <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/melbourne">Melbourne</a> Hebrew congregation on Albert Street at about 8pm on Friday and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/05/jacinta-allan-condemns-cowards-after-police-allege-suspicious-fire-lit-at-melbourne-synagogue-with-20-people-inside-ntwnfb">pouring a flammable liquid on the front door</a> of the building, setting it on fire.</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed">Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email</a></strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/06/israeli-prime-minister-benjamin-netanyahu-condemns-reprehensible-anti-semitic-melburne-synagogue-attack-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>