Australia and Israel Strengthen Diplomatic Ties Following Official Visit Invitation on 23-12-2025

Key facts

• Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended a personal invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit Australia.
• The diplomatic outreach follows an attack at a Jewish community Chanukah event held at Bondi Beach in Sydney.
• President Isaac Herzog also received an official invitation from the President of the Zionist Federation of Australia (ZFA).
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the developments and the acceptance of the invitation on the social media platform X.