Counter-terrorism team investigate Adass Israel Synagogue fire

Police confirm that the fire at the Adass Israel Synagogue fire in Ripponlea is being investigated as a terrorist attack.

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00:00We have had a meeting of the National Security Committee along with other meetings that we

00:06normally have on a Monday. As confirmed by authorities an hour and a half ago,

00:13the Melbourne attack will be investigated as a terrorist incident. Our world-class

00:18agencies will provide all the support necessary to find the perpetrators and ensure

00:24they face the full force of the law. Today I can also announce that we have established AFP

00:31Special Operation Averlight for anti-Semitism. This is in response to the attack last Friday

00:38morning that is now the third arson attack after the attack on Josh Burns' electorate office and

00:46the Sydney Willara car incident. This will be a COMWAT-led task force that will work with state

00:52and territory police forces.