Isaac Herzog

Isaac Herzog is the current President of Israel. He is newsworthy due to controversy surrounding his role in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically the war in Gaza. Several Australian and Palestinian legal groups are calling for an investigation into Herzog for alleged war crimes, coinciding with a planned visit to Australia. This visit has sparked protests and calls for its rescission from some Australian politicians and Labor party members, citing concerns over the conflict. Somaliland's president met with Herzog at the World Economic Forum in Davos. While Germany's Chancellor visited Israel to reaffirm ties, these ties have been strained by the Gaza conflict. Herzog's actions and the Israeli government's policies are under increased international scrutiny.