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Israeli president visits Australia after Bondi Beach attack
Herzog's visit aims to support Jewish Australians after the Bondi attack that killed 15, despite calls for his arrest over UN allegations of inciting genocide.
- On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog lands in Sydney to honour victims of the Bondi Beach attack and meet grieving families, with public appearances in Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.
- After a December 23 request from Jeremy Leibler, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Herzog through the Governor‑General to meet Bondi victims and the Jewish community.
- The NSW government declared Herzog's arrival a major event and approved special safety arrangements, while Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said thousands of officers will ensure calm and enforce fines of up to $5500.
- Amnesty International Australia urged rallies to end alleged genocide and investigate Herzog, while Chris Sidoti called for his arrest despite Australia's federal police citing his full immunity; the Progressive Jewish Council of Australia said Herzog is not welcome.
- The visit reignites debate within Australia's Jewish community about healing versus fresh divisions, while Herzog's trip continues meeting families affected by October 7 and the UN commission urges his prosecution.
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The NSW government has granted police special powers reserved for major events ahead of the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog next week.NSW Premier Chris Minns this morning called for calm and respect ahead of the visit on Monday, explaining the government has declared it a major event under the state's Major Events Act due to the "number of spectators, potential risks to community safety, and the impact of potential protest activity"."…
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