Petition: say no to Herzog visiting Australia

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Prime Minister Albanese will be rolling out the red carpet for a visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog next week to “provide support for Jewish Australians”. As Jewish Australians, it is important for us to send a clear message that we oppose Herzog’s visit and that he does not represent us.

We refuse to let our grief for the Bondi massacre be used to legitimise a leader who has played an active role in the ongoing destruction of Gaza, including the murder of tens of thousands of Palestinians, and the displacement of millions.

President Herzog’s public statements, including that “an entire nation … is responsible”, have been cited by numerous international bodies as evidence of Israel’s genocidal intent and direct and public incitement to commit genocide. Inviting a leader found to be involved in such atrocities does nothing to foster “social cohesion”.

It is vital that we use our voices as Jewish people to speak up.

Jews say no to Israeli President Herzog

Welcoming an alleged war criminal in the aftermath of the Bondi massacre betrays Jewish communities, multicultural Australia and everyone who stands for Palestinian human rights and international law.

We the undersigned Australian Jews say Israeli President Herzog does not speak for us and is not welcome here.

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