Police cracked down on people in Sydney protesting a visit by the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog. Footage provided to Guardian Australia appears to shows a person being repeatedly punched by a police officer while being subdued on the ground. The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, has defended the actions of police at a rally against Isaac Herzog’s visit, after video footage emerged showing officers repeatedly punching a number of protesters.
Chris Minns defends police in ‘impossible situation’ after video emerges of officers punching protesters in Sydney ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/10/chris-minns-defends-police-in-impossible-situation-after-accusations-of-violence-against-protesters-in-sydney
Police use pepper spray at Sydney rally against Isaac Herzog visit, with MP alleging officers threw punches ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/09/nsw-police-pepper-spray-protesters-at-sydney-rally-opposing-isaac-herzogs-visit
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