Isaac Herzog

Anti-Israel protests erupt in Australia as President Herzog visits Sydney in aftermath of Bondi

Herzog is visiting Australia this week following an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath of the December 14 shooting at a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach.

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Police officers remove demonstrators gathered at Town Hall Square to protest against President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks after laying a wreath for victims of the December 14, 2025 gun attack at the Bondi Pavilion, in Sydney on February 9, 2026.

Herzog condemns ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as anti-Israel chant rings out in Sydney

President Herzog visits Bondi Beach to console victims of the massacre and address rising antisemitism amid protests and diplomatic tensions in Australia.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at the President residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

President Herzog lands in Australia for first visit since Hanukkah Bondi Beach massacre

Herzog was invited to visit the country after the tragedy by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Jewish community following the attack in December 2025.

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WIZO in Strasbourg, 2009

'Rebuilding Israeli society': WIZO opens annual Meeting of Representatives in Tel Aviv

Held under the theme “We Are Here-Zionism 2026,” the statement describes this year’s MOR week as taking place “against the backdrop of the conclusion of a complex security and social period."

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Australian teenager charged for death threats against Herzog before visit

A 19-year-old Australian was charged over alleged online death threats against President Isaac Herzog ahead of the Israeli leader’s upcoming visit to Australia.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByREUTERS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

Herzog welcomes new Fijian, Thai ambassadors to Israel, ceremony cut short due to rain

Fiji is the seventh country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. The other countries with embassies in Israel’s capital are the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, Papua New Guinea, and Paraguay.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
THE FIRST residential Ambassador of Fiji to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, meets President Isaac Herzog, February 3, 2026.

Anti-Zionist Jewish group joins Hezbollah-linked bodies to oppose Herzog's Australia visit

President Isaac Herzog’s upcoming visit to Australia is facing opposition from an anti Zionist Jewish group working alongside Hezbollah and Muslim Brotherhood linked organizations.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByMEL GREEN
A PRO-PALESTINIAN rally is held outside Sydney Opera House, last month. From Sydney to New York, thousands called for the genocide of millions of Jews, celebrating October 7 as an act of defiance against evil.

Netanyahu warns Israeli democracy eroding, opposition boycotts ceremonial Knesset session

Netanyahu said Israel’s democratic balance has eroded at a Knesset ceremony marked by opposition boycotts and the absence of senior judicial figures.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByKESHET NEEV
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a ceremonial Knesset plenum session to mark the establishment of Israel’s parliament. February 2, 2026.

‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll

Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.

JANUARY 31, 2026BySHOSHANA BAKER
President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Sakhnin on Thursday, where he met with leaders from the Arab community in response to the recent rise in violence within Arab society in Israel.

Grapevine, January 30, 2026: Closing a circle

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JANUARY 30, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar with Indian Ambassador J.P. Singh.

Herzog announces visit to Australia, will meet Australian Jews, political leaders during trip

President Isaac Herzog will be traveling to Australia from February 8 to February 12, where he will meet with Jewish leaders, victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, and Australian politicians.

JANUARY 28, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends Israel Hayom conference in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025.

Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding symbols of support

The return of Ran Gvili’s body on Monday ended a two-and-a-half-year advocacy campaign to return the roughly 250 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

JANUARY 27, 2026ByPHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
The yellow ribbon pin became a ubiquitous symbol for solidarity with the hostages held by Hamas.

'Hero of Kibbutz Alumim': Israel reacts to news of final hostage Ran Gvili's return

Leaders across Israel paid tribute as the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili were brought home, closing the chapter of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

JANUARY 26, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Itzik Gvili, father of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, places his hands on the coffin containing his son's remains, January 26, 2026.

Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of US President Donald Trump’s Gazan Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sources told Axios.

JANUARY 25, 2026ByJAMES GENN
US President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026.