Albanese Presses Ahead With Israeli President’s Visit Despite Protests

Despite calls from pro-Palestinian groups to withdraw the invitation, Albanese says the government will proceed with the visit following the Bondi terror attack

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks to reporters about his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington on July 18, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Despite mounting pressure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed the government will proceed with the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia in the wake of the recent terror attack at Bondi beach.

Details of the invitation were first made public on Dec. 23, when Albanese posted on X outlining a phone call with Herzog following the attack targeting the Australian Jewish community in Sydney on Dec. 18.