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Israeli President Herzog's Controversial Visit to Australia

1/29/2026

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Australia from February 8 for five days amid tensions over antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The trip has support from Jewish community leaders and opposition from pro-Palestine advocates, such as the Labor Friends of Palestine group, which urged denying his visa.
Critics call Herzog divisive.
Parliamentary sessions coincide with the visit.
Herzog is not expected to address Parliament.

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Story summary

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Australia from February 8 for five days amid tensions over antisemitism and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The trip has support from Jewish community leaders and opposition from pro-Palestine advocates, such as the Labor Friends of Palestine group, which urged denying his visa.
Critics call Herzog divisive.
Parliamentary sessions coincide with the visit.
Herzog is not expected to address Parliament.