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‘It was terrifying’: Australia faces reckoning over brutal police crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

IN FOCUS: Police in Sydney are being investigated by a state watchdog over their response to protests of Israel president Isaac Herzog’s visit. Namita Singh talks to witnesses and rights groups about an incident that shocked Australia

The Independent UK · Feb 17

NSW police end restriction on protests now Israeli president has left the country

Widespread allegations of police brutality followed a rally outside Sydney’s town hall on 9 February against visit by Isaac Herzog

The Guardian - AU · Feb 17

Protest curbs eased as watchdog asks public for footage

Controversial restrictions on protests have been lifted a week after a violent response by police as a probe seeks evidence of misconduct from demonstrators.

AAP · Feb 17

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Isaac Herzog’s four days in Australia left him ‘energised’. For the Jewish community, some saw solidarity while others felt ‘serious angst’

The Israeli president’s visit to console victims of the Bondi beach terror attack was not without controversy

The Guardian - AU · Feb 14

An ‘impossible’ situation or ‘unhinged’ police? Inside the chaos at Sydney’s anti-Herzog protest

Police have defended their actions after Monday’s protest. Here’s how the night played out

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Sydney protesters want to sue police over alleged brutality at the anti-Herzog rally, but it will be a struggle

An obscure section of a 2009 piece of legislation states ‘compensation is not payable’ when NSW officers are granted additional powers for ‘major events’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Australia police watchdog to investigate complaints of brutality at protests against Israeli president

Independent police oversight body says it is ‘in public interest’ to examine the violent confrontations between police and protesters at Sydney Town Hall

The Independent UK · Feb 13

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Police Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Police Response At Sydney Anti-Herzog Rally

It comes despite Chris Minns saying just yesterday that he "did not support" an independent inquiry.

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13

NSW police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog

Despite premier Chris Minns’s objection to an inquiry, Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says it is in public interest to investigate ‘alleged misconduct’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Seven of my relatives were killed in Gaza. For me, Herzog’s visit was never an abstract debate

Australia stands at a crossroads as it rolled out the red carpet for some, while greeting others with batons

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.

AAP · Feb 12

New leader targets immigration in first comments after spill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

Morning Mail: Taylor poised to take Liberal leadership, Trump’s gift to billionaire polluters, Australia’s moguls gold

Challenger expected to oust Sussan Ley in party room vote this morning

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division

Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.

AAP · Feb 12

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The Independent UK · Feb 12

Protests surround last day of Israeli president’s controversial visit to Australia

At least 10,000 gather in Melbourne during last leg of Isaac Herzog’s trip, which has seen violent clashes with police elsewhere

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

Anthony Albanese raises bulldozed Australian war graves with Israeli president

Prime minister stresses importance of repairs to graves in Gaza being conducted as soon as possible in meeting with Isaac Herzog

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

Afternoon Update: Taylor launches Liberal leadership tilt; Minns doubles down over Sydney rally; and how hot is Jacob Elordi?

Liberal leadership spill under way as wave of resignations hits shadow ministry

AAP · Feb 12

Door opened to further event-based protest bans

The Israeli president's visit to Australia was predominantly for cultural purposes, a court has found in a decision that could be used to ban future protests.

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AAP · Feb 12

'A shame': security fears hamper visit by Israeli head

Members of Australia's Jewish community have been left feeling "very uncomfortable" after Israel's president cancelled a key visit amid security concerns.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 12

NSW premier won’t apologise to Muslims after police grab men praying at rally against Isaac Herzog

Chris Minns doubles down on support for NSW police, stating officers would ‘never have disrupted a prayer service … unless it was in the middle of a riot’

AAP · Feb 11

Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance

Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.

AAP · Feb 11

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

The Guardian - AU · Feb 11

Afternoon Update: PM raises Zomi Frankcom’s death with Herzog; Taylor urged to declare leadership intentions; and should you go commando?

Australia joins global condemnation of Israel plan to tighten control of West Bank as president Isaac Herzog’s visit continues

Pedestrian.tv · Feb 11

Islamophobia Envoy Demands Police Apologise Over Actions At Sydney’s Anti-Herzog Rally

Australia’s Islamophobia envoy Aftab Malik urges an apology and investigation for NSW Police's actions at Sydney Rally.

AAP · Feb 10

Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

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