"The Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) welcomed Herzog's visit as a moment of profound significance. The co-chief executive, Alex Ryvchin, said Herzog's visit would mean a great deal for survivors and families. His visit will lift the spirits of a pained community and, we hope, it will lead to a much-needed recalibration of bilateral relations between two historic allies, he said."
"A spokesperson for Herzog said he would visit Jewish communities across Australia to express solidarity and offer strength to the community in the aftermath of the [Bondi beach] attack. They said Herzog would meet with the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, the governor general, Sam Mostyn, as well as with leaders from across the political spectrum. Herzog would conduct media interviews. Albanese invited Herzog after the 14 December antisemitic shooting, saying his visit was intended to foster a greater sense of unity."
Israel's president Isaac Herzog arrived in Sydney with his wife and was met by Israel's ambassador. He laid a wreath at Bondi, planned community events in Sydney, and was scheduled to travel to Canberra and Melbourne. A spokesperson said he will visit Jewish communities to express solidarity, meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Governor-General Sam Mostyn, and political leaders, and conduct media interviews. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry welcomed the visit as significant and uplifting for survivors. Other Jewish community members opposed the visit, taking full-page ads saying Herzog was not welcome in Australia.
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