Original article by Damon JohnsonSarah Ison
The Australian – Page: 2 : 29-Jan-26

There is growing internal division within the federal government over the official visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, who is scheduled to arrive in Australia on 8 February. Two rival factions within the Australian Labor Party are at odds regarding his visit. The Jewish Labor faction has urged all of the party’s MPs to support the visit, describing Herzog as a "bridge-builder". However, the Labor Friends of Palestine faction has responded by urging the government to block Herzog’s visit, contending that he fails the character test for a visa. Herzog’s visit is expected to be targeted by supporters of Palestine.

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