Herzog to arrive in Australia on Sunday
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to arrive in Australia on Sunday for an official visit focused on supporting the country’s Jewish community in the wake of the deadly attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaking in Tel Aviv on April 7, 2025. Photo by Gil Nehushtan/TPS-IL
The visit comes at the invitation of Australia’s Governor-General, Prime Minister, and the Australian Jewish community.
Herzog will be joined by a delegation from Israel’s national institutions, including World Zionist Organisation Chairman Yaakov Hagoel and Jewish Agency Chairman Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog.
During the five-day trip, the President plans to visit Jewish communities throughout Australia to demonstrate solidarity following the attack. He will meet with families who lost loved ones in the incident, as well as survivors and their relatives.
The President will also receive briefings on efforts by the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organisation to support Australian Jewish communities, particularly amid what officials describe as rising antisemitism. Meetings with senior Australian Jewish leadership are also planned.
Herzog’s itinerary includes official engagements with top Australian officials, including the Governor-General and Prime Minister, along with representatives from various political parties. Media interviews are scheduled throughout the visit.
The trip is expected to conclude on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
