Israeli president begins controversial visit | ABC News Top Stories

FEB 9, 20261 MIN
ABC News Top Stories

Israeli president begins controversial visit | ABC News Top Stories

FEB 9, 20261 MIN

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<p>Israel's President has visited the scene of the Bondi terror attack in Sydney's east, as part of his four-day trip to Australia.</p><p>The Israeli President has been joined by New South Wales  Premier Chris Minns, the mayor of Waverley and other leaders at Bondi Pavilion.. where he's laid a wreath in honour of those killed in December's terror attack.</p><p>Speaking at the event, he says it's crucial for all nations to stand strong in the face of violence and hatred.</p><p>Protesters are due to gather in Sydney's CBD this evening, following a Supreme Court challenge against the government's decision to declare the visit a "major event", granting police special powers.</p><p>Reports of a Coalition leadership spill this week are ramping up, as the latest Newspoll marks Sussan Ley as the most unpopular major party leader in 23 years.</p><p>The poll shows support for the Coalition has plunged to 18 per cent, with One Nation, now at 27 per cent.</p><p>Its prompted scathing assessments from Liberal MPs, some of whom have been venting their dismay this morning.</p><p>The Liberals and Nationals go into this week of parliament back together again after reuniting for the second time since last year's election.</p><p>And</p><p>In WA, the President of the Shire of Exmouth says it seems the town has escaped unscathed after it was brushed by Tropical Cyclone Mitchell overnight.</p><p>The Category 2 system passed less than 30 kilometres west of the town on its path southwards, bringing winds gusts up to 120 kilometres an hour.</p><p>It's now approaching the town of Carnarvon in the Gascoyne, bringing destructive winds.</p>