Thousands protest against Israeli President Herzog’s Australia visit

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM

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Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators protested across Australia during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, which began on February 9, 2026. Herzog is in Australia to commemorate the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre that occurred last December. A large protest took place in Sydney, with more planned in other cities. Demonstrators risked arrest if they participated in a march organized by the Palestine Action Group from Sydney Town Hall to New South Wales Parliament due to restrictions in a designated protected area. Herzog began his visit at Bondi Beach, laying a wreath for the victims and meeting with survivors, and plans to visit Melbourne and Canberra before returning to Israel.

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Peter McKenna 30% Canberra 30% Melbourne 30% Chris Minns 40% New South Wales ×350% Bondi Beach massacre 50% Palestine ×260% Palestine Action Group ×260% Sydney ×570% Israel ×270% Australia ×380% Isaac Herzog ×590%

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israeli president herzog 100% pro-palestine protest 90% australia visit 80% bondi beach massacre 70% palestine action group 60% sydney 50% freedom of religion 40% new south wales 40%

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