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Israel’s president Isaac Herzog arrived in Australia to meet Bondi beach attack survivors and families, lay Jerusalem stones at a memorial, and condemn rising antisemitism as a global emergency, stressing shared bonds between Jews and Australians and signaling ongoing unity in the bilateral relationship amid security and protest concerns.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is heading to Australia for a state visit that will be greeted with a government-backed show of solidarity for grieving Jews after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, even as mass protests condemn him as a war criminal in the Gaza war. Prime Minister Albanese frames the trip as a unity gesture, but critics warn it could deepen social divides, with security and diplomatic-immunity considerations surrounding Herzog and his delegation amid ongoing international debates and local antisemitism concerns.
Thousands of Australians protested across the country in support of Palestinians and against Israel's actions in Gaza, following Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state, which has strained diplomatic relations with Israel. The protests drew large crowds in major cities, with some officials expressing concern over safety and the political implications.