Police use of violence ‘disturbing’ and ‘disappointing’ at Sydney rally against Israeli president, experts say
#Sydney protest #Isaac Herzog #NSW Police #Luke McNamara #Minns government #Pro-Palestinian rally #police violence
📌 Key Takeaways
- Legal experts described NSW police behavior as 'disturbing' and 'disappointing' following the Sydney rally.
- Dr. Luke McNamara attributed the police violence to 'unreasonable conditions' imposed by the Minns government.
- Protesters gathered to voice opposition to the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
- The incident has sparked a debate regarding the right to protest versus public order policing in Australia.
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<p>Dr Luke McNamara, who attended rally, says police behaviour was ‘the direct consequence’ of the Minns government’s ‘unreasonable conditions’</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p>&