Melbourne protesters rally against Israeli president Herzog's visit
14:44, 12/02/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 15:02, 12/02/2026, Thursday
Yeni Şafak
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People gather outside Flinders Street Station to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit following his arrival in Melbourne, Australia, on February 12, 2026. The rally followed earlier protests outside two of Herzog’s official engagements, despite details of his Melbourne itinerary not being publicized beforehand. Protests have continued across Australia against Herzog’s visit since his arrival on a four-day trip on Monday, with tensions escalating after clashes between police and demonstrators earlier in the week.Demonstrators gathered outside Flinders Street Station on Thursday to protest Israeli President Isaac Herzog's arrival in Melbourne, part of escalating protests across Australia during his four-day visit. Clashes with police were reported earlier this week.
Protesters assembled outside Melbourne's Flinders Street Station on Thursday to demonstrate against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who arrived in the city as part of his four-day Australian visit. The rally followed earlier protests outside two of Herzog's official engagements, despite his Melbourne itinerary not being publicly disclosed in advance.
Escalating Demonstrations
The Melbourne protest marks the latest in a series of demonstrations that have accompanied Herzog's visit since his arrival Monday. Tensions escalated earlier this week following clashes between police and demonstrators at previous protest locations. Australian authorities have maintained security measures around the Israeli president's engagements throughout the visit.
Sustained Protest Movement
Herzog's tour has drawn sustained opposition from pro-Palestinian activists across Australian cities, reflecting broader international discontent with Israeli policies amid the ongoing Gaza war and West Bank operations. The demonstrations have remained peaceful despite isolated confrontations with law enforcement.