Intro

After the horrific Bondi terrorist attack Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited the Israeli president to come to Australia.

It’s a visit welcomed by prominent Jewish groups, but President Isaac Herzog is a controversial figure. 

Opponents, including some pro-Palestinian and human rights activists take issue with his past comments about Gaza and his role in representing the state of Israel. 

New South Wales authorities are trying to block any marches through Sydney, but protesters are vowing to press ahead.

Today, ABC Global Affairs Editor Laura Tingle on the controversy surrounding the visit.  

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Laura Tingle, ABC Global Affairs Editor