Wong Backs Israeli President’s Visit Amid Dissent From Pro-Palestine Groups

Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit is aimed at offering support for the Australian Jewish community rocked by the Bondi terror attack.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator Penny Wong listens in the Senate Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 3, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong is standing by a planned visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, calling it a “good thing” in the face of opposition from pro-Palestinian groups.

Wong said the visit carried significance for Australia’s Jewish community following the Bondi Beach terror attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney on Dec. 14.