Protests expected to greet Israeli leader

Dozens of prominent Australians have signed a statement - protesting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit in the coming week.

R Adassi Source: R Adassi

It's the first visit down under by a serving Israeli prime minister and comes on the heels of Mr Netanyahu meeting U-S president Donald Trump.

 

Protests have been planned in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney to express opposition to his government's policies towards Palestinians.