Israel’s president has visited Bondi. Here’s what you need to know By Angus Thomson
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has just visited Bondi, where he laid a wreath, and two stones from Jerusalem, in honour of the 15 victims of the attack on Jews celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
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Herzog and his wife, first lady Michal, visited Bondi Pavilion this morning. They met members of Sydney’s Jewish community, including victims of the terror attack, and laid tributes to the 15 victims. The stones represented “the unbreakable bond between the living and those we have lost” and would remain at Bondi for eternity, he said. Pro-Palestinian protesters are in the Supreme Court to make an urgent challenge against sweeping powers given to NSW Police by the state government during Herzog’s visit. “We’re not seeking any confrontation or conflict with police,” Palestine Action Group spokesperson Josh Lees told media before the hearing. The group estimates about 5000 people will attend a demonstration at Sydney Town Hall from 5.30pm today. They are separately lobbying NSW Police to allow a fast march to parliament, a request which has so far been refused. Sydneysiders can expect disruptions, road closures, and a heavy police presence across Sydney this week. Multiple road closures are in place until 2pm on Thursday, and more than 500 officers have been rostered to police today’s protest. Latest Posts Israel’s president has visited Bondi. Here’s what you need to know By Angus Thomson
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has just visited Bondi, where he laid a wreath, and two stones from Jerusalem, in honour of the 15 victims of the attack on Jews celebrating the first night of Hanukkah.
If you’re just joining us, here’s what we have covered so far:
Herzog and his wife, first lady Michal, visited Bondi Pavilion this morning. They met members of Sydney’s Jewish community, including victims of the terro
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