Australia
The Israeli president’s planned visit to Adass Israel, the site of an Iranian-linked antisemitic arson attack, was canceled on his final day in Australia.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet in Canberra after the Bondi terror attack, vowing to deepen ties and fight antisemitism.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog began his visit at Bondi Beach, honoring the victims of December’s terrorist attack.
The five-day trip has drawn opposition from supporters of the Palestinians.
The 19-year-old was granted bail ahead of Isaac Herzog’s arrival in New South Wales.
Police probe unauthorized posters as a string of recent antisemitic incidents highlights a surge in hate crimes across Australia.
“We’ve heard about antisemitism around the world but thought there was nothing to worry about here,” says Australian Ronny Krite, who was on the scene on Dec. 14 in the midst of mayhem.
Rosalia Shikhverg notes that her ID read “Karen Jones” to protect her from the media; she says they did it to protect her from antisemitic staff.
The exclusion of Sammy Yahood, who was scheduled to meet Bondi Beach survivors, follows those of Ayelet Shaked, Hillel Fuld and Simcha Rothman.
Police lifted some protest restrictions that were imposed in response to the deadly Dec. 14 terrorist shooting at a Sydney Chanukah party.
PM Albanese called it an “opportunity for every Australian to stand with the Jewish community and remember the 15 lives stolen in this deadly attack.”
The new legislation draws strong support from major Jewish bodies for tackling antisemitism, but the Australian Jewish Association warns it was rushed and threatens free speech.
