AdvertisementPoliticsFederalForeign relations Albanese urges protesters to respect Israeli President’s ‘solemn visit’ Matthew Knott Updated January 30, 2026 — 1:08pm ,first published 12:43pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Herzog is expected to visit Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne during his five-day trip, which begins on February 8. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia. Advertisement“But I would make this point that President Herzog is coming particularly to engage with members of the Jewish community who are grieving the loss of 15 innocent lives. “I hope that people are respectful of that.”AdvertisementVictorian Premier Jacinta Allan welcomed Herzog’s visit this week and said she would be pleased to meet with him in Melbourne if he travels there.