Analysis Summary:

The article is mostly accurate, with the core claim of an arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue supported by multiple sources. There is a minor discrepancy regarding the number of attackers (one vs. two). The article presents the event in a straightforward manner with minimal discernible bias.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "A man doused the front doors of a downtown Melbourne synagogue and set them alight Friday night, Australian police said Saturday."
  • Verification Source #1: Supports the claim of an arsonist setting fire to an Australian synagogue.
  • Verification Source #2: Supports the claim that a man poured flammable liquid on the front door of an East Melbourne synagogue and set it alight.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that worshippers were forced to flee after the synagogue was set on fire.
  • Verification Source #3: Supports the claim of a firebomb attack on a Melbourne synagogue.
  • Verification Source #4: Contradicts the claim of one man, stating "two mask-wearing men intentionally set fire to the synagogue."
• Claim:** "with worshippers inside"
  • Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that worshippers were inside.
  • Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that worshippers were forced to flee.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Multiple sources (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #5) confirm the core event: an arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne.
• Verification Source #4 contradicts the CBS article by stating that two men were involved, while the CBS article states "a man."
• Verification Source #4 and #5 support the claim that worshippers were inside the synagogue during the attack.