Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Australia Invites Israeli President After Bondi Attack
The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, called the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.
He invited him to visit Australia.
This is because there was a very bad attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach.
Fifteen people were killed, and many were hurt.
The attackers were inspired by bad ideas and targeted the Jewish festival.
Mr. Herzog said he would accept the invitation.
He also mentioned that a group in Australia, the Jewish community, invited him too.
So, he will visit Australia.
A young police officer, Jack Hibbert, was hurt in the attack but is now recovering at home.
The Australian government is also facing criticism for how it has handled rising antisemitism.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog for an official visit following a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach.
The attack resulted in 15 deaths and over 40 injuries, with authorities describing it as an antisemitic terrorist attack inspired by Islamic State ideology.
Herzog accepted the invitation, noting it was extended by both the Australian government and the Jewish community.
Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert, critically injured during the attack, has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home.
The Australian government has faced criticism over its response to rising antisemitism prior to the attack.
- Who
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Israeli President Isaac Herzog
- What
- Invitation for an official visit to Australia following a terrorist attack
- When
- Invitation extended on Tuesday, December 23
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To express solidarity and strengthen ties after an antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach
- Australian Prime Minister
- Anthony Albanese
- Israeli President
- Isaac Herzog
- Event
- Hanukkah event attack
- Location
- Bondi Beach, Sydney
- Invitation Source
- Australian government and Jewish community
- Casualties
- 15 killed, over 40 injured
- Attackers
- Naveed Akram (charged), Sajid Akram (killed)
- Injured Officer
- Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert
Sources
Australia invites Israeli President Herzog for official visit
Australia's Albanese Dials Israel President, Discusses Antisemitism After Sydney Attack
'Feels like a miracle': Officer who lost vision in one eye during Bondi attack discharged from hospital
After Bondi Beach terror attack, Australia PM to invite Israeli president to visit
