Tag: Israel

Australian synagogue ‘built by Holocaust survivors’ targeted in fire attack, 2 injured

By TOI World Desk Two people were injured in a firebomb attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Ripponlea, Australia. Around 60 firefighters extinguished the blaze, which was started by two individuals using flammable liquids. Prime Minister Albanese condemned the anti-Semitic act, noting two persons of interest. The attack follows Australia’s support of a UN […]

Syrian Rebels Capture Key City Of Hama As Army Withdraws

Islamist-led rebels captured the central Syrian city of Hama on Thursday in a new blow to President Bashar al-Assad’s forces days after they lost the country’s commercial hub Aleppo. The rebels led by Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched their offensive little more than a week ago, just as a ceasefire in neighbouring Lebanon […]