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Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say

February 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM
By The Guardian - World
Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say

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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 podcastA 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...

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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 podcastA 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 punc This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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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 podcastA 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...

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