Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Caitlin CassidyJanuary 20, 2026 at 07:08 AM

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Australian police are investigating a reported antisemitic incident in St Kilda East, Melbourne, on Monday night. Five Jewish teenagers, aged 15 or 16, were allegedly subjected to Nazi slogans yelled from a passing white ute while walking home from school studies. The incident occurred around 9:50 PM on Glen Eira Road. According to the father of one of the boys, the teenagers "ran for their lives." The vehicle involved was later confirmed to be stolen. Prime Minister Albanese has condemned the event as an "antisemitic hate incident."

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