NewsFeedAustralian police are facing mounting scrutiny after a violent crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney. Authorities have defended officers’ actions amid what they described as volatile conditions, after video showed protesters being beaten and pepper sprayed.Published On 10 Feb 2026
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Australian police under scrutiny after protesters beaten
Australian police are facing mounting scrutiny after a violent crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-10 · 13:23 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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The protests were against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Sydney.
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Video showed protesters being beaten and pepper sprayed.
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Authorities have defended officers’ actions amid what they described as volatile conditions.
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Australian police are facing scrutiny after a violent crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests.
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