Israel president says at end of visit antisemitism in Australia 'frightening'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog's four-day visit to Australia included meetings with leaders and protests involving up to 10,000 people amid heightened security and community tensions.
- Israel's President Isaac Herzog described antisemitism in Australia as frightening amid his visit to offer support after the Bondi beach shooting that killed 15 people in December.
- Herzog's four-day visit sparked protests in multiple cities, including violent scenes in Sydney where police used pepper spray on demonstrators and media.
- Ahead of a Melbourne visit, graffiti saying 'death to Herzog' was found on a university building, prompting heightened police security measures.
- The visit received mixed reactions from Australian Jewish groups, with some welcoming it as uplifting, while others opposed Herzog due to allegations related to Gaza's destruction.
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Israeli President Says Antisemitism in Australia ‘Frightening’ as Protests Continue on Last Day in Country
Demonstrators gather outside Flinders Street Station during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s state visit to Australia, following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Dec. 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, Feb.12, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy Anti-Israel protesters rallied in Melbourne on Thursday on the final day of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s trip to Australia, following protests in th…
Huge protests against Israeli president’s Australia visit
FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Mass protests have continued across Australia as Israeli President Isaac Herzog concluded a four day official visit that sparked demonstrations, police clashes, and renewed debate over the Gaza genocide. Thousands gathered in Melbourne this morning as Herzog arrived in the city ahead of the final leg of his trip. The demonstration marked the fourth […]
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