Counter-terrorism police charge a third man in connection with the 2024 arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne’s Ripponlea. Multiple outlets report the new charge follows earlier allegations over the same incident, bringing the number of accused people to three men. ABC reports that the latest person charged is 20 years old and from Melbourne’s north-west, facing multiple charges including arson related to a fire that destroyed the synagogue. Other reporting adds that police describe the matter as politically motivated. Separately, 7News says a fourth person is accused of stealing a car used in the 2024 attack, indicating charges extend beyond those directly alleged to set the fire. Across the accounts, the common focus remains the 2024 synagogue blaze, the involvement of fire-raising behaviour, and police investigation activities by counter-terrorism units. The reports do not provide additional detail in the provided summaries about court dates, pleaded positions, or further investigation findings.