AhlulBayt News Agency: Palestinian rights organizations in Australia have urged government authorities to arrest or block the entry of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, accusing him of inciting violence during the ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Herzog is expected to arrive in Australia on February 8 for a five‑day visit that includes stops in Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.
Pro‑Palestinian groups are seeking to halt his visit as a form of protest against what they describe as the Israeli regime’s genocidal campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in more than 70,000 Palestinian deaths and left around 10,000 people trapped beneath rubble.
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), the Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), and the Jewish Council of Australia have jointly submitted a complaint to the Attorney General, the Minister for Home Affairs, and the Federal Police, calling for Herzog to be denied a visa and for a criminal investigation to be opened under Australian law.
The complaint demands that Herzog be barred from entering Australia and that authorities investigate his alleged involvement in war crimes against Palestinians, citing his documented statements that include hate speech and incitement to violence.
Pro‑Palestinian groups further accuse Herzog of minimizing the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, despite United Nations reports confirming widespread starvation and severe civilian suffering.
They also noted that last year Australia denied entry to far‑right Israeli politician Simcha Rothman, who had publicly advocated for the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and referred to children in Gaza as “enemies.”
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