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Israeli President Isaac Herzog kicked off a two-day state visit to Ethiopia to reinforce historic Israel-Ethiopia ties, meet Ethiopian leaders and Jewish community figures, and press for progress on aliyah and family reunifications as Africa grows in Israel’s diplomatic focus.
NSW's Law Enforcement Conduct Commission will investigate allegations of police misconduct stemming from violent clashes at a Sydney protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit; the LECC will review video and available material, hold hearings, and deliver a public report to Parliament after receiving numerous complaints, as protests and arrests occurred and officers were assaulted.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began a four-day Australian visit by laying a wreath and two Jerusalem stones at Bondi Beach, the site of December’s Bondi attack, as security was tightened and protests loomed. Invited by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to foster ties, Herzog’s program includes stops in Canberra and Melbourne and meetings with Albanese, while the visit sparks debate among Jewish and Palestinian groups over allegations he incited genocide in Gaza.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney for a state visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach attack, but the trip exposed deep division over Israel’s Gaza war: the Albanese government welcomed him as a show of solidarity with Jewish Australians, while thousands of protesters urged that his visit not be used as a platform for conflict. Some observers warned the invitation could harm social cohesion, as security measures and debates over accountability and antisemitism underscored the charged atmosphere surrounding the visit.
Israel’s president Isaac Herzog arrived in Australia to meet Bondi beach attack survivors and families, lay Jerusalem stones at a memorial, and condemn rising antisemitism as a global emergency, stressing shared bonds between Jews and Australians and signaling ongoing unity in the bilateral relationship amid security and protest concerns.
An anti-Zionist Jewish group in Australia, the Jewish Council of Australia, has joined with Hezbollah-linked and Muslim Brotherhood-aligned networks to press Australia to deny Israeli President Isaac Herzog a visa during his February visit, citing potential criminal investigations; the coalition also includes APAN, ANIC, and the Hind Rajab Foundation, with protests planned as Herzog visits the Bondi Beach attack site.
Axios reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of Donald Trump's Gazan Board of Peace at Davos; Trump chairs the board and has invited other world leaders, saying it will address Gaza and other global challenges in coordination with the UN, while Canada’s invitation to join BoP was withdrawn.
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican to discuss issues including the safety of Christians in the Middle East, hostages, and political matters amid ongoing Gaza conflict, with the Vatican advocating for peace and humanitarian aid.
IDF soldiers returning from fighting in Gaza presented President Isaac Herzog with a poster found in Shejaia depicting the Eiffel Tower with a minaret, expressing Hamas' intentions to take over France. Herzog emphasized the need for compassion and understanding for returning soldiers' mental health, urging them to share their traumas and concerns. He also thanked the reservists and their families for their heroism and defense of the homeland.
Swiss prosecutors have confirmed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog was the subject of criminal complaints during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, related to accusations of war crimes in Gaza. The complaints will be examined according to the usual procedure, and the question of immunity for the individual concerned will be addressed. Herzog had been in Davos to present Israel's position on the situation in Gaza and called on the international community to reject genocide allegations against Israel.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will bring representatives of hostages' families to the World Economic Forum in Davos to raise awareness and political pressure for the swift and safe return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. He will also highlight Israel's humanitarian efforts and the security threat posed by Hamas. Additionally, French President Macron has sent medicines to Qatar for the Israeli hostages, and tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv for a vigil marking 100 days since the hostages were abducted.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that the forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza is "absolutely not" the position of the Israeli government, despite controversial remarks from some Cabinet members. He emphasized that Israel is a democracy where ministers are free to express their views, even if they don't represent the official government position. Herzog also avoided commenting on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the right leader for the moment and did not directly address whether Netanyahu should publicly state that displacement is not the government's position.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has strongly criticized Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie for her comments on the Israel-Hamas War, stating that she has never been to Gaza and does not offer Israelis the ability to defend themselves. Jolie had expressed her anti-Israel stance on social media, calling the airstrikes in Gaza an act of terror and highlighting the suffering of Palestinian civilians. Herzog defended Israel's actions, stating that Gaza is controlled by terrorists and that the civilians are not to blame. Jolie's father, Jon Voight, also expressed disappointment in his daughter's remarks, emphasizing the importance of protecting the Holy Land.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed a joint session of Congress, emphasizing the close relationship between Israel and the U.S. He responded to recent criticism from progressive lawmakers, warning against crossing the line into negation of Israel's right to exist and highlighting the dangers of antisemitism. Herzog also discussed democratic norms in Israel, expressed concerns about Iran's nuclear capabilities, and called for unity between Israelis and Palestinians. The speech received bipartisan applause, with both sides praising the alliance between the two countries.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his scheduled address at the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly in Tel Aviv due to planned protests over the government's paused judicial reform program. The organizers of the conference thanked Netanyahu for his message of friendship and acknowledged the important role North American Jewry has played in building and developing the State of Israel. President Isaac Herzog will speak instead. The JFNA decided not to boycott the prime minister as demanded by obscure and unnamed groups. Herzog expressed optimism regarding the negotiations taking place under his auspices over the reform initiative, saying they are being held amid a "positive atmosphere."