Thousands of people gathered in cities across Australia on Monday to protest the arrival of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is visiting the country this week to express solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community following a deadly mass shooting last year. According to Reuters, Herzog’s visit is aimed at showing support for Jewish communities in Australia in the aftermath of the tragedy. However, his arrival also sparked protests, with demonstrators expressing opposition to Israel’s policies and voicing solidarity with Palestinians. Security was tightened around official events, with police monitoring protest sites and areas linked to the presidential visit. Herzog is expected to continue his tour in the coming days before leaving Australia later in the week.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 09, 2026 11:48 UTC