NSW Labor backbenchers to protest Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit in defiance of premier

Several NSW Labor backbenchers plan to protest the upcoming visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Sydney. The protests are scheduled for next week.

JB Jordyn Beazley and Penry BuckleyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-04 · 03:22 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

NSW Labor backbenchers to protest Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit in defiance of premier

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Several NSW Labor backbenchers plan to protest the upcoming visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Sydney. The protests are scheduled for next week. The backbenchers are defying the NSW Premier's opposition to such rallies. One MLC stated his reason for protesting is that Australia should not welcome the leader of a state allegedly engaged in genocide. Another member plans to attend to demonstrate that recent events in Bondi were not caused by protests. The backbenchers are proceeding with their protest despite the Premier's stance.

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The member is attending to show that “Bondi was not caused by such protests”.

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Another member of the government is attending the protest despite the premier opposing any rallies.

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Cameron Murphy says Australia should not welcome the head of a state engaged in an ongoing genocide.

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NSW Labor backbenchers will protest Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit.

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Cameron Murphy, one of three MLCs to rally next week, says ‘we should not be welcoming to Australia the head of a state engaged in an ongoing genocide’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast NSW Labor backbenchers have vowed to attend a Sydney protest against a visit by Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, with one stating he’s attending because Australia should not be welcoming the head of a state engaged in an “ongoing genocide”. Another member of the government said he was attending – despite the premier opposing any rallies – to show that “Bondi was not caused by such protests”. Continue reading...

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