Overview
- Herzog’s office confirmed a five‑day trip to meet the prime minister, the governor‑general, and families of the Bondi Beach attack victims, with a delegation including Yaakov Hagoel and Doron Almog.
- Pro‑Palestine groups are organising nationwide demonstrations, including a coordinated day of action on 9 February, with organisers saying they will “flood the streets.”
- Legal advocates, including the Australian Centre for International Justice, have asked the Australian Federal Police to investigate alleged incitement to genocide linked to Herzog’s past remarks.
- Herzog rejects the UN inquiry’s findings citing his comments as evidence of genocidal intent, saying his words were taken out of context.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns urged protesters to follow rules and respect the visit’s solemn purpose, as Labor figures split publicly, with Anne Aly affirming support for the protocol visit and Labor Friends of Palestine seeking a migration character‑test review.