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Accused Melbourne synagogue arsonist face court

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A NSW man allegedly behind the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue has fronted court for the first time. 34-year-old Angelo Loras is accused of setting fire to the building. The Home Affairs minister visited the shul in solidarity.

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  • A restaurant near Melbourne's Holocaust Museum was attacked and defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti. 5s
  • Israel's Prime Minister and Australia's Home Affairs Minister condemned the attack and called for action. 22s
  • Police arrested Angelo Larras, charging him with reckless conduct and criminal damage by fire. 1m 17s
  • Victoria Police have not declared the incident a terrorist act, but investigations are ongoing. 1m 38s
  • Community members and protest groups responded with public demonstrations and calls for unity. 2m 0s
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