PM Herzog visit sparks protests
Feb 9, 2026
Tanya Dendrinos reports on nationwide protests and rallies sparked by Isaac Herzog’s visit, with on-the-ground narration of legal challenges and police responses. Barbara Miller covers Brenton Tarrant’s Wellington court bid and strict courtroom controls. Oliver Gordon explains Coalition leadership tensions. Alison Horne outlines Jimmy Lai’s sentencing in Hong Kong. Kathleen O’Connor celebrates the Seahawks win and Australian NFL links.
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Bondi Visit Framed As National Emergency
- Isaac Herzog framed the Bondi terror attack as both a Jewish and Australian problem, linking antisemitism to broader democratic values.
- He called rising antisemitism a global emergency and urged leaders across society to speak out clearly and consistently.
Symbols And Comfort At Bondi Memorial
- At Bondi, Herzog laid stones from Jerusalem and a wreath to honour victims, including a 10-year-old and an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor.
- Victims and attendees described the visit as giving strength, pride and comfort during a difficult time.
Visit Sparks Nationwide Protests
- Herzog's visit sparked nationwide protests because critics link Israeli leadership to actions in Gaza and raised calls for his arrest.
- A UN inquiry previously named him among leaders allegedly inciting genocide, a claim Israel rejects and Herzog says was taken out of context.