Israel's Herzog urges Albanese to visit Jewish state amid growing tensions
Jerusalem | Israel's President Isaac Herzog has pointedly responded to sharp criticism from Anthony Albanese, urging the prime minister to visit the Jewish state amid rising global pressure over its handling of the Gaza war.
President Herzog's remarks come amid pushback from the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Albanese's criticism, calling on Australia to support efforts to prevent humanitarian aid to Gaza from falling into the hands of Hamas terrorists.

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