Israel President Isaac Herzog
Allegra Spender lays flowers at Bondi Pavilion on Monday, December 15, 2025. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
February 18, 2026, 8:46 am
Spender backs inquiry but defends Herzog visit
Allegra Spender clarifies remarks after calling for inquiry into policing of anti-Israel protest in Sydney.
By Gareth Narunsky
Isaac and Michal Herzog laying a wreath at Bondi Pavilion. Photo: GPO
February 16, 2026, 4:00 pm
Wake-up call Australia cannot ignore
Bondi attack and protests during Herzog’s visit expose a deepening anti-Zionism crisis threatening Jews.
By Chavi Israel
Israel's President Isaac Herzog in Melbourne on 12 February 2026. Photo: Peter Haskin
February 12, 2026, 10:33 pm
Israel’s President Herzog in Melbourne
President Herzog: “Let us go together from strength to strength.”
By Sharyn Kolieb
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses the Sydney Jewish community on Monday night. Photos: Scott Ehler
February 12, 2026, 1:49 pm
President headlines moving evening of reflection
'In the wake of the horror at Bondi Beach, we felt we must come to Australia to look you in the eye. To show up for you,' Herzog says
By Gareth Narunsky
Isaac Herzog addresses the Evening of Light & Solidarity event in Sydney. Photo: Scott Ehler
February 12, 2026, 1:39 pm
One-on-one with the President
While in Australia, Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke to Gareth Narunsky about his visit, grief, antisemitism, delegitimisation of Israel, protests and the Australia-Israel relationship.
By Gareth Narunsky
Top left and bottom right: Anti-Israel protesters at a police station in Surry Hills in Sydney on February 10, 2026 (Saeed KHAN / AFP). Top right: President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal visit Bondi Beach, Sydney, where two Islamic terrorists killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event on December 14, 2025 (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft). Bottom left: The 15 victims of the massacre (Composite: Times of Israel; Images: Courtesy/social media, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law).
February 12, 2026, 1:15 pm
‘Pro-Palestinian’ protests against Herzog in Australia
Any hope Bondi would prompt restraint has faded, as anti-Israel activists continue to show antisemitic agenda.
By DAVID HOROVITZ
Jewish Agency for Israel chairman Maj. Gen. Doron Almog.
February 12, 2026, 10:56 am
Delegation shares their pain
As Herzog visits, delegation members shared stories of loss, with Doron Almog.
By Gareth Narunsky
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in the House of Representatives. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
February 12, 2026, 10:48 am
Government backs Herzog visit
As Herzog visits Australia, Marles called the trip significant for bilateral ties and the Jewish community.
By Sharyn Kolieb
Photo: Scott Ehle
February 12, 2026, 10:33 am
Affirming Jewish belonging in Australia
Bondi showed what happens when hatred is tolerated, making President Herzog’s visit a moment of clarity.
By Jeremy Leibler
Nazi spy Caren Mory who killed herself at the end of the war but appears on the Jewish Council of Australia’s list of Australian Jews opposing President Herzog’s visit to Australia. Photo: Jewish News (UK).
February 10, 2026, 12:41 pm
Jewish Council of Australia ad sparks outrage
Letter opposing Herzog criticised amid claims it lists deceased people, kapos, joke names and fake identities.
By Bruce Hill
Part of the ad published by the "Council of Australian Jews". Photo: Jewish News UK
February 10, 2026, 10:30 am
‘Sham’ ad targets Herzog’s Australia visit
An anti-Zionist open letter opposing President Herzog’s visit included fake and highly controversial names.
By DANIEL SUGARMAN, AJN STAFF and The Jewish Council of Australia
Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Photo: Times of Israel
February 9, 2026, 10:24 am
Why Herzog’s Message Matters for Australia
Herzog’s visit is, fundamentally, an act of "Mishpacha."
By Ayal Marek
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Australia next week. Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90
February 5, 2026, 11:36 am
Police admit concerns around Jewish safety
Police risk assessments warn protests during Herzog’s visit could pose safety concerns for community members.
By Carly Adno
Protest in Melbourne on January 11, 2026. Photo: Instagram.
January 13, 2026, 3:01 pm
Anti-Israel rally returns to Melbourne
Anti-Israel protesters chant “Long live the intifada” in Melbourne.
By Sharyn Kolieb
The Australian National Imams Council. Photo: ANIC website.
December 31, 2025, 9:51 am
Imams demands Herzog invitation be withdrawn
 Jewish leaders express disappointment after initial solidarity and sympathy to the Jewish community.
By Bruce Hill
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