Teen Charged After Online Death Threats To Isaac Herzog
February 5, 2026
3:26 am
Australian federal police have charged a 19-year-old man for allegedly making online death threats against a foreign head of state, just days before Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s scheduled visit to Australia.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the teenager was arrested in Sydney and charged with using a social media platform last month to issue threats “towards a foreign head of state and internationally protected person.” The offense carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison under Australian law.
Although police did not officially name the intended target, multiple Australian media outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald, reported …
