Sydney protest: NSW premier defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after accusations of violence against protesters

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Penry Buckley and Nick VisserFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM

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A protest in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit led to accusations of police violence against demonstrators on Monday evening. Several politicians, including Labor and Greens MPs, criticized the police response as "wildly inappropriate," alleging excessive force. Greens MP Abigail Boyd claimed she was specifically targeted and injured by police during the rally. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns defended the police actions, stating they were in an "impossible situation." The protest and subsequent controversy highlight tensions surrounding the Israeli president's visit and the policing of demonstrations in Sydney.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Labor 40% Greens 50% Abigail Boyd 60% Israeli ×260% Chris Minns 70% Australia 70% Sydney 80% Isaac Herzog ×280% New South Wales 90%

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protest 90% police actions 80% israeli president 70% violence 60% nsw premier 60% political protest 50% chris minns 50% abigail boyd 40%

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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85%

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New South Wales

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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