The fallout from Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week suggested the government had formally invited Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Australia to help foster a “greater sense of unity” and reassure the Jewish community reeling from the Bondi Beach terror attack.

But it was clear from the outset that there was genuine anger among some people, including Jews, over the government’s hosting of a person who “directly and publicly incited the commission of genocide in violation of Article III(c) of the Genocide Convention,” according to the UN Commission. Nationwide protests against Herzog’s presence began in Sydney, and violent clashes between police and protesters made global headlines.

cricket‘s legal correspondent Michael Bradley joins the podcast to explain whether hosting Herzog is a breach of international law, why the Sydney protest is not “illegal” and how cases of alleged police brutality are linked to the special powers given to NSW Police.

If the Albanian government’s goal is to defuse social tensions – as it keeps saying – was Herzog’s visit helpful or painful?

Watch the full interview below. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, a transcript of today’s episode is not available.

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