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Twisted metal inside the Melbourne synagogue damaged by fire.
The synagogue in the aftermath of the firebombing.(Instagram: Zionism Victoria)

Fire damage is seen on the walls and roof of the inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Fire damage inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Damaged electrical wiring on a wall is seen along fire damage inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Fire damage inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Burnt glass inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Burnt glass inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Burnt pages of a holy book are seen stuck to the wall inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
The attack resulted in extensive damage to holy books inside the synagogue.  (ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

A poster that says "we will rebuild" at the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Despite the horror of the attack, the synagogue's community has rallied and demonstrated its resilience.  (ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Victoria Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Gilbert
Assistant Commissioner Chris Gilbert says authorities are working to "get some justice for the community."(ABC News: Kyle Harley)

Benjamin Klein inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Mr Klein says "it hurts every single time" he attends the synagogue after the attack.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

A fire truck and firefighters.
Fire crews at the synagogue following the attack.(ABC News)

Fire damage is seen on the walls inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Fire damage inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Fire damage is seen on the walls inside the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Balaclava-clad attackers used brooms to spread accelerant.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

Metres of parchment being laid out on chairs to dry.
The synagogue's congregation quickly began drying scrolls after the attack.(Supplied.)

A black-and-white newspaper clipping headlined 'Arson attack on Adass shule'.
The Australian Jewish News reported the 1995 arson attack at the Adass Israel Synagogue.(Australian Jewish News)

Benjamin Klein talks to members of the community on the street.
Benjamin Klein talks to members of the International Council of Christians and Jews in Ripponlea.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

A calendar at the synagogue set to December 24.
Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police and ASIO are investigating the December attack.(ABC News: Natalie Whiting)

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