Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Photo: collected

SYDNEY, Dec 23, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese 
on Tuesday said his government would invite Israel's president to visit, 
after a mass shooting in Sydney targeting the Jewish community.

"Prime Minister Albanese advised President (Isaac) Herzog that, upon the 
recommendation of the Australian government, the Governor-General of 
Australia will issue an invitation in accordance with protocol to President 
Herzog to visit Australia as soon as possible," said a post on the leader's X 
account.