In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the Prime Minister invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia, a move framed as an act of solidarity with the Jewish community. 

But that visit, which begins on Sunday, is now sparking criticism, including from within the government, with a series of protests planned across the country.

Supporters of the visit say Herzog’s presence will bring comfort to grieving families. But critics argue it risks deepening divides, particularly as Israel faces genocide allegations at the International Court of Justice, with Herzog’s own statements cited as evidence.

Today, Principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, Josh Bornstein, on the visit that’s raising tensions and dividing communities and whether those divisions can ever can ever be mended. 

 

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Guest: Josh Bornstein, Principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn

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In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the Prime Minister invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia, a move framed as an act of solidarity with the Jewish community.&nbsp;
But that visit, which begins on Sunday, is now sparking criticism, including from within the government, with a series of protests planned across the country.
Supporters of the visit say Herzog&rsquo;s presence will bring comfort to grieving families. But critics argue it risks deepening divides, particularly as Israel faces genocide allegations at the International Court of Justice, with Herzog&rsquo;s own statements cited as evidence.
Today, Principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, Josh Bornstein, on the visit that&rsquo;s raising tensions and dividing communities and whether those divisions can ever can ever be mended.&nbsp;
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Guest: Josh Bornstein, Principal lawyer at Maurice Blackburn
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Is the Israeli President's visit a "bad mistake"?

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