Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 23, 2026 at 05:50 AM

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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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Framing Angle

Legal & Judicial

Primary framing

Human Rights

Secondary framing

Mixed Tone

Sensationalism

Mixed

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Key Claims (5)

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The organizations allege incitement to genocide and advocating genocide by President Herzog during Israel’s military actions in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

factual — The Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ), Al-Haq, and the Al Mezan Center for Human Rights100% confidence

Australian and Palestinian legal groups have called on the AFP to investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog for alleged war crimes.

factual — Article100% confidence

Australia has both the legal authority and responsibility to act on credible international findings indicating incitement to genocide.

quote — Rawan Arraf, executive director at the ACIJ90% confidence

Herzog has said that there are “no uninvolved civilians in Gaza”.

quote — Shawan Jabarin, the general director of Al-Haq80% confidence

Israel killed 23,000 children and 1,000 babies “before their first birthday” in Gaza.

statistic — Shawan Jabarin, the general director of Al-Haq70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Rawan Arraf ×250% Australian Centre for International Justice 60% Israel ×270% Australia ×470% Australian Federal Police ×280% Gaza Strip ×480% Isaac Herzog ×590%

Keywords

israeli president 90% genocide 80% war crimes 70% gaza 70% incitement to genocide 60% australian federal police 60% legal investigation 50% australia 50% international law 50%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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News Report

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90%

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