Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:26 AM

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New South Wales police have acknowledged a communication breakdown contributed to the disruption of Muslim worshippers at a Sydney protest on Monday. The incident occurred outside Sydney Town Hall during a rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit. Footage showed police officers shoving and dragging a group of men who were performing sunset prayers. According to police, an agreement to allow the men to finish their prayer was not communicated to all officers present. The lack of communication resulted in the forceful interruption of the prayer, sparking widespread outrage.

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Israel 40% Sydney Town Hall ×250% Australia 60% Sydney ×270% New South Wales Police ×280% Isaac Herzog ×290%

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muslim prayer 90% police disruption 80% protest 70% isaac herzog 60% police communication 60% new south wales police 50% sydney town hall 50% sunset prayer 40%