Violence erupts as anti-Israel protesters target president’s Australia visit weeks after Bondi Beach massacre
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Protests erupted in Sydney, Australia, during Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit, which aimed to show solidarity with the Jewish community following a recent terror attack in Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. Demonstrations against Israel's actions in Gaza and Herzog's presence led to clashes between police and protesters near Sydney's Town Hall on Monday evening. Authorities arrested 27 people, some for allegedly assaulting officers, after police moved to disperse the crowds. Herzog's visit included meeting with bereaved families and attending memorial events in Bondi, where he also addressed rising antisemitism. Restrictions were placed on protest routes, and police used pepper spray, while some accused authorities of using excessive force.
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