Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Car with ‘Happy Chanukah’ Sign Firebombed in Melbourne
A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was set on fire in a driveway in Melbourne.
This happened early on Christmas Day.
No one was inside the car, but the people living in the house were asked to leave for safety.
The police are looking into this as a possible antisemitic attack.
The car had a big sign that said 'Happy Chanukah' on it.
The fire happened in a place called St Kilda East.
The police and fire department came to help.
No one was hurt, but the car was damaged.
A car displaying a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed in St Kilda East, Melbourne.
The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. on Christmas Day.
No one was inside the car at the time, but residents were evacuated as a precaution.
Authorities are investigating the attack as a suspected antisemitic incident.
Emergency services responded to the scene to handle the fire and ensure safety.
- Who
- Unknown perpetrators
- What
- A car with a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed
- When
- Early on Christmas Day, around 2:50 a.m.
- Where
- St Kilda East, Melbourne
- Why
- Authorities are investigating it as a suspected antisemitic attack
- Location
- St Kilda East, Melbourne
- Time of Incident
- 2:50 a.m. on Christmas Day
- Type of Vehicle
- Car with a mobile billboard
- Message on Vehicle
- Happy Chanukah
- Investigation Status
- Suspected antisemitic attack
