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‘Hate’: Herzog Slams ‘Troubled’ Protesters
Protests against Herzog's visit led to violent clashes with police and nine arrests, including five for assaulting officers, with about 6,000 people attending the Sydney rally, police said.
- On Monday in Sydney, a rally began peacefully but escalated when protesters tried to leave, leading NSW police to use capsicum spray and charge nine people.
- Invited to mourn 15 Bondi victims, Israeli President Isaac Herzog faced nationwide protests over Gaza, with some demonstrators labelling him a 'war criminal.'
- About 30,000 protesters gathered in Sydney CBD near the ICC, where violence erupted, while about 5,000 protesters gathered peacefully at Melbourne's Flinders Street Station on Monday.
- Victoria Police have been granted special powers under the Terrorism Act to stop, search, cordon areas, and remove masks ahead of Herzog's Melbourne visit on Thursday, while the Victoria state government respects lawful protest.
- On Tuesday, parliament introduced legislation that would make protest slogans a criminal offence, with anti-vilification laws potentially coming into focus, officials said.
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Herzog declares Australia a ‘serious partner’, rebukes protesters on final day of visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has flown home to Jerusalem buoyed by the resilience of Australia’s Jewish community and an improved relationship with the Albanese government.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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