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Israel’s president mourns antisemitic massacre in Australia, while thousands protest his visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog received two very different receptions in Australia on Monday – a warm welcome by a government determined to show solidarity with its grieving Jewish community, and mass protests by activists who consider him a war criminal.

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How the Israeli President’s Visit to Australia Created a ‘Tinder Box’
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Australian PM 'devastated' by violence at rally against Israel president's visit
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, thousands defy court to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog visit
Sydney is on the brink with thousands expected to defy restrictions to protest the visit of Israel’s President in Australia to honour the Bondi attack victims.

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Israeli President touches down in Sydney
Violence erupts as protesters clash with police at Sydney Town Hall
Police defend actions after violent clashes with Herzog protesters in Sydney
Supreme Court Justice Robertson Wright made orders on Monday, less than an hour before a planned protest at Sydney’s Town Hall.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives in Australia to welcome embrace and rally rage
7NEWS live updates: Pedestrian killed in collision with bus near Sydney Airport, more anti-Herzog protests planned
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Despite protesters ‘cursing us,’ Herzog says ‘silent majority’ of Australia open-minded about Israel

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‘Israel and Australia have always been very close friends’: Isaac Herzog’s full interview

The Israeli president spoke about his controversial trip to Australia, the relationship between the nations, and what comes next for the Middle East.

Australia bans pro-Israel influencer weeks after Bondi Beach terror attack

Several pro-Israel figures have been barred from Australia as tensions rise after Bondi Beach massacre that killed 15 people during Hanukkah celebration period.
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Arriving in Australia, Herzog pays tribute to Bondi terror victims: ‘We shall overcome’

During trip, president to also meet Jewish leaders, Australian officials, as thousands of anti-Israel protesters rally in Sydney against alleged Gaza 'genocide,' demand his arrest The post Arriving in Australia,

Australian Jewish leaders warn against Labor MPs who misrepresent Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s role and record

Australia’s Jewish community has pushed back strongly against Labor MPs’ claims that Israeli President Isaac Herzog represents an extreme or divisive political figure.