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A devastating arson attack on Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue in December 2024 exposed a broken system: repeated security funding requests were denied due to bureaucratic delays, leaving a community hub — operating nearly 20 hours daily — vulnerable. While politicians now promise rebuilding funds, survivors and congregants fear for their safety, with some considering emigration. Security costs have skyrocketed — Sydney’s Central Synagogue spent over $640,000 last year — as Jewish communities grapple with rising antisemitism and the urgent need for preventative measures. The Royal Commission continues, set to hear from police, counterterrorism experts, and government officials to address this escalating crisis.

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