Truck caught on camera plowing into famed Australian synagogue in alleged hate crime
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A recently unveiled video captures the dramatic moment when a man reportedly drove into the historic Brisbane Synagogue in Australia last Friday evening before making a hasty escape.

The individual involved, identified as a 32-year-old from Sunnybank, remains unnamed. He faces multiple charges, including willful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and possession of dangerous drugs and drug paraphernalia, as confirmed by Queensland Police.

The incident unfolded shortly after 7:15 p.m. local time when a black Toyota Hilux utility truck rammed into and dismantled the gates of the synagogue situated on Margaret Street.

Video footage reveals the vehicle initially cruising past the synagogue, then abruptly halting and reversing into the gates, causing one side to collapse.

Street view of the Brisbane Synagogue

The Brisbane Synagogue in Brisbane, Australia. (Google Maps)

Following the impact, the driver is seen shifting the truck into drive and speeding off in the same direction.

Police quickly tracked down the car and took the driver into custody without incident.

No one was injured during the incident, officials said.

Brisbane city skyline

A general view of Brisbane City Skyline, Australia taken on Monday December 8, 2025.  (Robbie Stephenson/PA Images via Getty Images)

The suspect, who is believed to have acted alone, is scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

The incident came two months after a father and son allegedly carried out Australia’s deadliest terror attack, targeting a Jewish “Hanukkah by the Sea” celebration at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14.

People gather at a memorial for the Bondi Beach attack victims

People visit a floral tribute outside the Bondi Pavilion after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Dec. 19, in Sydney.  (Steve Markham/AP Photo)

Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, Sajid Akram, 50, are accused of killing 15 people and wounding dozens of others.

Sajid Akram was killed, and Naveed Akram was critically injured in a gun battle with police at the scene.

Naveed Akram is charged with one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and additional firearms and explosives offenses, according to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions’ website.

People attend a memorial for the victims of the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack

People attend a floral memorial in honour of the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday, at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 16, 2025.  (Flavio Brancaleone/Reuters)

Weeks after the massacre, police clashed with anti-Israel demonstrators as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Australia.

At least 27 people were arrested, including 10 for allegedly assaulting officers, after violence broke out as authorities attempted to clear thousands of protesters gathered near Sydney’s Town Hall, according to officials.

Herzog warned of rising antisemitism during the visit, calling it a global emergency, and defended Israel’s actions in Gaza when asked about the protests.

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