Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president
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In January 2026, three Australian and Palestinian legal groups—the Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ), Al-Haq, and the Al Mezan Center for Human Rights—formally requested the Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog for alleged war crimes related to Israel's actions in Gaza since October 7, 2023. The groups submitted a 10-page document detailing allegations of incitement to genocide and advocating genocide by Herzog. They argue that Australia has a legal obligation under international and domestic law to investigate, especially given Herzog's planned visit to Australia in early February. The legal groups cite Herzog's statements about the lack of uninvolved civilians in Gaza and the high number of children killed as evidence. They contend that allowing Herzog to enter Australia without investigation would be a disregard for Australia's international legal obligations.
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