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Greens senator's staggering post just a month after the Bondi massacre
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog invited to visit Australia by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese following the Bondi Beach attack.
- Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi faced backlash for calling Herzog a 'war criminal' in a social media post.
- Wong described Herzog's visit as an important signal to the Jewish community during the bilateral talks.
- There is an ongoing debate within Australian politics over asylum for Israel-related disputes and hate speech laws.
- Herzog’s visit is expected in early February, per Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
- Senator Faruqi defended her stance by stating it clashes with a crackdown on hate while welcoming a visit from a 'state committing an ongoing genocide'.
- Australian Jewish Association criticized Faruqi, saying her remarks undermine social cohesion.
- The Daily Mail report includes extensive background on Herzog, Albanese, and related political responses.
- No date has been announced yet for Herzog's official visit to Australia.
- The article notes the Bondi Beach attack as a context for the invitation and discussions.
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