Summary
Three legal groups from Australia and Palestine are asking the Australian Federal Police to investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog. They claim that he has been involved in serious crimes in connection with Israel's actions in Gaza. This request comes as President Herzog is expected to visit Australia soon.
Key Facts
- Australian and Palestinian legal groups want a police investigation into Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
- The request is based on accusations of incitement to genocide and other serious crimes in Gaza.
- These groups sent a detailed submission to the police and cited international and domestic legal obligations.
- President Herzog is expected to visit Sydney in February as part of an invitation from Australia's Prime Minister.
- The visit follows a mass shooting at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
- Some community leaders in Australia express concerns that Herzog's visit may increase tensions.
- Australia's parliament has passed stricter gun and hate speech laws after the Bondi Beach attack.
