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Sydney police deploy pepper spray as Israeli president's visit sparks protests
Police used pepper spray and made at least 27 arrests to control pro-Palestinian protests during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, amid heightened security measures.
- On Feb 9, 2026, Sydney police deployed pepper spray and scuffled with pro-Palestinian protesters near Town Hall, Sydney during a violent demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.
- Following the Dec 14, 2025 Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15, protests erupted over Herzog's visit, with over 1,000 signing an open letter criticizing the invitation.
- New South Wales invoked expanded protest powers after a failed Supreme Court challenge and mobilised 3,000 police officers with helicopters and mounted units using tear gas to control protesters.
- Authorities arrested 27 people in Sydney, including ten charged for assaulting police and others for failing to comply with directions, NSW Assistant Police Commissioner Peter McKenna said.
- The visit has exposed deep divisions, as the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry found Israeli President Isaac Herzog liable for prosecution last year, while major Jewish groups and over 1,000 Jewish Australian signatories urged opposing responses.
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Police pepper spray, arrest Herzog demonstrators at Sydney Town Hall | Morning News Bulletin 10 February 2026
Protesters and police clash in demonstrations against Israeli president's visit to Australia; Hong Kong authorities defend the jailing of pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai; and in sport, the Seattle Seahawks win the US Super Bowl.
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Leaning Left17Leaning Right12Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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