Israeli President's Australia visit sparks protests and diplomatic talks

Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Australia for official meetings with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other leaders. The two discussed strengthening relations and were united in their stance against Iran, while Albanese also raised concerns about an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza.

Large protests erupted in Sydney and other cities against Herzog's visit, with demonstrators calling for his arrest over allegations of inciting genocide in Gaza. The protests turned violent, leading to clashes with police who used pepper spray, resulting in several arrests. Australian leaders urged calm in response to the unrest, and legal groups pushed for federal police to arrest a retired Israeli general traveling with Herzog, though the government rejected calls to arrest the president himself.