Arson at Melbourne Synagogue Exposes Growing Threat of Antisemitic Terrorism

In a disturbing sign of escalating antisemitic violence worldwide, Australian authorities have apprehended a suspect linked to the December arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne—a brazen act that not only destroyed a place of worship but also threatened innocent lives. This incident underlines how domestic terror driven by hatred is no longer confined within borders, placing American interests and communities at heightened risk as global extremist networks grow bolder. Why Should Americans Care About Antisemitism Abroad? The involvement of Australia’s Joint Counter-Terrorism Team—which includes local police and the country’s primary domestic intelligence agency—reflects the gravity with which...