Israeli Leader Australia Visit Sparks Mass Protests
The Wednesday reception saw Albanese acknowledge Herzog's support for Australia's Jewish community following December's deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach—a mass shooting that claimed 16 lives, including one of two suspected gunmen.
During their bilateral talks, Albanese pressed for complete accountability in the death of Lalzawmi Frankcom, an Australian humanitarian worker killed when Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza in April 2024.
Herzog described his Australian trip as emotionally charged, emphasizing the critical need to bolster the Jewish community in the aftermath of the devastating shooting.
The presidential visit has ignited fierce backlash nationwide. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators staged protests in multiple cities, with Monday's central Sydney rally descending into chaos when demonstrators confronted law enforcement—leading to 27 detentions.
Wednesday's counter-demonstration outside Parliament House drew several hundred participants as tensions over the diplomatic visit continued to escalate.
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