Truck smashes into famed synagogue, police charge man with hate crime: 'Very distressing'

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alexandra KochFebruary 21, 2026 at 02:13 AM

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A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including a hate crime, after allegedly driving a truck into the Brisbane Synagogue in Australia on Friday night. According to Queensland Police, the incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. local time when a black Toyota Hilux struck and damaged the synagogue's gates on Margaret Street. The suspect is also charged with willful damage, dangerous operation of a vehicle, possession of dangerous drugs, and possession of drug-related paraphernalia. Police located and apprehended the driver shortly after the incident.

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Margaret Street 40% Sunnybank 50% Australia 70% Queensland Police 70% Brisbane Synagogue 90%

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hate crime 90% synagogue 80% truck 70% damage 60% police 60% vilification 50% arrest 50% brisbane 40%

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Very Negative

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Fox News - World

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Center-Right (0.50)

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85%

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Australia

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