Australia
President Isaac Herzog brings Israel’s embrace to Australian Jews as protests rage outside
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite protests, Herzog’s trip to Australia underscored Israel's solidarity with the Jewish community following the Bondi Beach massacre.
Grapevine, February 13, 2026: An anti-aggression alliance
In Australia, President Isaac Herzog tells anti-Israel demonstrators to protest Iran instead
Herzog meets lone soldiers and families in closed-door Melbourne gathering
Herzog condemns ‘Globalize the Intifada’ as anti-Israel chant rings out in Sydney
President Herzog visits Bondi Beach to console victims of the massacre and address rising antisemitism amid protests and diplomatic tensions in Australia.
President Herzog lands in Australia for first visit since Hanukkah Bondi Beach massacre
Herzog was invited to visit the country after the tragedy by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Jewish community following the attack in December 2025.
Queensland to ban 'from river to sea' and 'globalize intifada' chants under new legislation
As part of the package, Crisafulli is making chanting or displaying the slogans “globalise the intifada” and “from the river to the sea” an offense.
Accredited Muslim preachers may help the West confront radical Islam - opinion
Proposal to accredit Muslim preachers aims to stop radical Islam and promote values that respect Western ideals.
Tropical Cyclone Mitchell intensifies as it nears northwest Australia
Port Hedland, as well as the nearby ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier and Varanus Island, closed on Saturday as Mitchell developed off the coast of Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Australia’s conservative coalition reunites after split over hate speech laws
"The coalition is back together and looking to the future, not to the past," Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley said.
Grapevine February 6, 2026: Mixed feelings over Herzog’s visit down under
Movers and shakers in israeli society.
Australian teenager charged for death threats against Herzog before visit
A 19-year-old Australian was charged over alleged online death threats against President Isaac Herzog ahead of the Israeli leader’s upcoming visit to Australia.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group joins Hezbollah-linked bodies to oppose Herzog's Australia visit
President Isaac Herzog’s upcoming visit to Australia is facing opposition from an anti Zionist Jewish group working alongside Hezbollah and Muslim Brotherhood linked organizations.
Bankstown Nurses plead 'not guilty' after threatening to kill Israeli patients in viral 2025 video
Two Sydney nurses accused of threatening Israeli patients in a viral 2025 video pleaded not guilty in court, with their defense set to challenge the video’s admissibility.
