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Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last year accused Iran of directing the synagogue fire and an arson attack two months earlier at a Sydney kosher eatery.

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What happened Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last year accused Iran of directing the synagogue fire and an arson attack two months earlier at a Sydney kosher eatery.
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CenterPolice charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

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Courthouse NewsNews report · Jun 19, 6:39 PM

Police charge a third suspect in a Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last year accused Iran of directing the synagogue fire and an arson attack two months earlier at a Sydney kosher eatery.

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Times of IsraelNews report · Jun 19, 5:36 PM

Police charge 3rd suspect in 2024 Melbourne synagogue arson allegedly directed by Iran

Australian police say they're working with international partners in ongoing investigation, including to determine if three arsonists knew who ordered attack on house of worship

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Jun 19, 5:36 PM: Times of Israel joined the source map.

Jun 19, 6:39 PM: Courthouse News joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.