US EditionAustralia urges calm after violent clashes in Sydney during Israeli President's visit
Nine demonstrators were charged after violent clashes with police during Israeli President Herzog's visit, which aimed to support Australia's Jewish community following a terror attack.
- On Monday night, clashes occurred in Sydney as anti-Israel protesters confronted police, leading to nine charges ahead of Herzog's meeting with the prime minister on Tuesday afternoon.
- Herzog travelled to Australia to offer sympathy after the December 14 terror attack, visiting the attack scene on Monday, while Greens leader Larissa Waters urged rescinding the invitation and Greens MP Elizabeth Watson-Brown questioned if Herzog should be sent home.
- The visit lasted about two hours, with students waving Australian and Israeli flags, while reporters described peaceful protesters being assaulted and Herzog visiting Moriah War Memorial College amid heavy police presence.
- Albanese urged calmer public debate and defended Isaac Herzog's visit, saying rhetoric must be toned down both in parliament and outside to reduce tensions.
- The Australian public would have found those scenes confronting, and Mr Albanese reiterated Australia remains in favour of engaging constructively with both Israelis and Palestinians to reach a two-state solution.
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