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European Jewish News · Oct 19, 2026

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Australia: An Australian MP is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her constituency office in Wangaratta, Victoria, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as an apparent deliberate attack. Helen Haines, 65, was hit near her office. A 43-year-old man was detained at the scene by a passer-by and is now in police custody, while police say a knife was recovered from the vehicle. Australia’s joint counter-terrorism taskforce has been activated to investigate the incident, although authorities say the motive remains unknown. Join EJN:

Australia: An Australian MP is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her constituency office in Wangaratta, Victoria, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as an apparent deliberate attack. Helen Haines, 65, was hit near her office. A 43-year-old man was detained at the scene by a passer-by and is now in police custody, while police say a knife was recovered from the vehicle. Australia’s joint counter-terrorism taskforce has been activated to investigate the incident, although authorities say the motive remains unknown. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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