Who invited Isaac Herzog in the first place, and why did Anthony Albanese say yes? It does not come from Jewish Australian faith figures, nor even from Israeli rabbinical leaders rooted in this country and this community. Its presence is framed as essential to the healing of Jewish Australians. This visit does not merely blur the line between Judaism and Israel. If Jewish Australians are Australians of Jewish faith, then their safety, grief, and belonging are matters for Australia to address.