Violent clashes between police and protesters erupted in Sydney and Melbourne as thousands gathered to protest the four-day state visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Multiple people were injured, including New South Wales Greens MP Abigail, who claimed to have been punched by the police while attempting to leave the site.&nbsp;Herzog's visit came on invitation of the Australian government and was intended to express solidarity with the Jewish community after the December terror attack Sydeny's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival.&nbsp;Police detained 27 people in Sydney, including 10 accused of assaulting officers, after unrest broke out on Monday evening when police moved to clear thousands of protesters who gathered near Sydney's town hall.&nbsp;Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said he was devastated to see violence in the rallies. "These are really scenes that I think shouldn't be taking place," he said.&nbsp;"People should be able to express their views peacefully, but the police were very clear about the routes that were required if people wanted to march," he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-lavrov-deep-state-western-elites-1770711667756">Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Epstein files reveal "pure Satanism" of Western elites</a>&nbsp;Herzog was taking part in an event for victims of the December 14 killings alongside thousands of mourners, near the site of the protest. He also met with students at a Jewish school in the Sydney suburbs.&nbsp;The Israeli president is expected to meet with families of victims of the Bondi attack, the deadliest attack on the Jewish community since Hamas' assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. On December 14, a father and son inspired by ISIS launched Australia’s deadliest terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach. The attackers targeted a crowd of 1,000 people with failed explosives and gunfire, killing 15 victims, including children and a Holocaust survivor. One gunman was killed by police, while the other was captured. The tragedy resulted in a national crisis, leading to significantly stricter gun laws and the current high-security visit of the Israeli President.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said he was devastated to see violence in the rallies. "These are really scenes that I think shouldn't be taking place," he said.



Violent clashes between police and protesters erupted in Sydney and Melbourne as thousands gathered to protest the four-day state visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Multiple people were injured, including New South Wales Greens MP Abigail, who claimed to have been punched by the police while attempting to leave the site. Herzog's visit came on invitation of the Australian government and was intended to express solidarity with the Jewish community after the December terror attack Sydeny's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah festival. Police detained 27 people in Sydney, including 10 accused of assaulting officers, after unrest broke out on Monday evening when police moved to clear thousands of protesters who gathered near Sydney's town hall. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said he was devastated to see violence in the rallies. "These are really scenes that I think shouldn't be taking place," he said. "People should be able to express their views peacefully, but the police were very clear about the routes that were required if people wanted to march," he added. Also Read: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Epstein files reveal "pure Satanism" of Western elites Herzog was taking part in an event for victims of the December 14 killings alongside thousands of mourners, near the site of the protest. He also met with students at a Jewish school in the Sydney suburbs. The Israeli president is expected to meet with families of victims of the Bondi attack, the deadliest attack on the Jewish community since Hamas' assault on Israel on October 7, 2023. On December 14, a father and son inspired by ISIS launched Australia’s deadliest terror attack at a Hanukkah event in Bondi Beach. The attackers targeted a crowd of 1,000 people with failed explosives and gunfire, killing 15 victims, including children and a Holocaust survivor. One gunman was killed by police, while the other was captured. The tragedy resulted in a national crisis, leading to significantly stricter gun laws and the current high-security visit of the Israeli President.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said he was devastated to see violence in the rallies. "These are really scenes that I think shouldn't be taking place," he said.

Australian lawmaker among several injured as protests over Israeli president’s visit erupt in violence

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (March 10) attended the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam even as pro-Palestine protesters staged demonstrations in the country demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

The demonstrators denounced Herzog's presence at the event stating that it was "absurd that the president of Israel, committing war crimes at this very moment, is present at the opening of this important memorial".

Protesters, according to news agency Reuters, chanted "Never again is now" and "Ceasefire now" at a square close to the museum, while holding Palestinian flags and signs that said "Jews against genocide" and "The grandchild of a holocaust survivor says: Stop Gaza Holocaust".

Human rights group Amnesty International had placed signs around the museum directing Herzog to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague&nbsp;

South Africa has cited some of the remarks by Herzog in its International Court of Justice lawsuit against Israel.&nbsp;

He previously has said that not only militants but "an entire nation" was responsible for the attack that took place on Oct 7 and that Israel will fight "until we break their backbone".

Herzog claimed that his comments were misrepresented and that only a part of what he said was cited in the lawsuit in order to frame a case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

The museum officials said that the invitation to Herzog was extended before the war broke out between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The museum released a statement saying it recognised that Herzog's presence raised questions however, it said he represented the homeland of Dutch Holocaust survivors who moved to Israel.

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<h2>Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal</h2>

Meanwhile, in a continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, the Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9), Tel Aviv said.

"The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad.

"Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad.

The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar.

"At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said.

Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan.&nbsp;

Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (March 10) attended the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam even as pro-Palestine protesters staged demonstrations in the country demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday (March 10) attended the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam even as pro-Palestine protesters staged demonstrations in the country demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza war. The demonstrators denounced Herzog's presence at the event stating that it was "absurd that the president of Israel, committing war crimes at this very moment, is present at the opening of this important memorial". Protesters, according to news agency Reuters, chanted "Never again is now" and "Ceasefire now" at a square close to the museum, while holding Palestinian flags and signs that said "Jews against genocide" and "The grandchild of a holocaust survivor says: Stop Gaza Holocaust". Human rights group Amnesty International had placed signs around the museum directing Herzog to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague South Africa has cited some of the remarks by Herzog in its International Court of Justice lawsuit against Israel. He previously has said that not only militants but "an entire nation" was responsible for the attack that took place on Oct 7 and that Israel will fight "until we break their backbone". Herzog claimed that his comments were misrepresented and that only a part of what he said was cited in the lawsuit in order to frame a case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The museum officials said that the invitation to Herzog was extended before the war broke out between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The museum released a statement saying it recognised that Herzog's presence raised questions however, it said he represented the homeland of Dutch Holocaust survivors who moved to Israel. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Canada, Sweden to resume funding to UNRWA but still taking terror allegations seriously Israel says Hamas hardening stance on hostage deal Meanwhile, in a continued effort to secure the release of hostages still held captive in Gaza, the Israeli spy chief met with his US counterpart on Saturday (March 9), Tel Aviv said. "The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, met yesterday (Friday) with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, as part of the ceaseless efforts to advance another hostage release deal," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement on behalf of the Mossad. "Contacts and cooperation with the mediators continue all the time in an effort to narrow the gaps and reach agreements," said Mossad. The statement comes amid mediators scrambling to secure a new ceasefire deal in the Gaza war before Ramadan which could begin as early as Sunday, depending on the lunar calendar. "At this stage, Hamas is entrenching its positions like someone who is not interested in a deal and is striving to inflame the region during Ramadan at the expense of Palestinian residents of the Gaza Strip," it said. Mossad also stated that Hamas was aiming for unrest in the area to worsen during Ramadan. Israeli officials have stated that the conflict between the warring sides would come to an end only with the defeat of the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

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Australian lawmaker among several injured as protests over Israeli president’s visit erupt in violence

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends opening of Holocaust museum in Amsterdam amid pro-Palestine protests

Israeli president to visit US on Monday, to address US Congress