Dr Luke McNamara, who attended rally, says police behaviour was ‘the direct consequence’ of the Minns government’s ‘unreasonable conditions’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales policing expert who participated in the Sydney rally against the Israeli president’s visit has called the police response “disappointing” and said violent clashes with protesters could have been prevented. Dr Luke McNamara attended the protest outside town hall in the CBD on Monday to oppose Isaac Herzog’s Australian tour, from which footage emerged showing officers repeatedly punching protesters and using pepper spray at close range. Continue reading...
Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say
The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 50% complete by Catie McLeod and Nino BucciFebruary 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM
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