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The premier legislated for an enforced peace in Sydney. What he got was brutality and more division
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Sydney is a city divided. If we needed further proof after the ugly scenes that erupted in the heart of the CBD on Monday night, as thousands protested against the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, an angry post from one of Chris Minns’ closest allies provides that.
Jihad Dib, a minister in Minns’ cabinet and a Muslim, condemned the actions of police on Monday for “the physical disruption of prayers”. In the midst of the chaos, police chose to forcibly end prayers, dragging Muslims away from Town Hall Square. The vision is staggering as you watch, in one instance, a man praying, head bowed. He is pounced on from behind by an officer, dragged to his feet and thrown to the ground. It was not an isolated incident.
Herzog calls antisemitism in Australia 'frightening' ahead of Melbourne visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is visiting Melbourne as part of his Australian tour. (ABC News)
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will visit Melbourne today as part of his Australian tour.
Mr Herzog said antisemitism in the country was "frightening" but he believed a majority of people respected Israel.
Police have been granted additional powers ahead of expected large protests coinciding with Mr Herzog's visit.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says antisemitism in Australia is "frightening and worrying" ahead of what are expected to be large protests as he visits Melbourne.
Mr Herzog met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for talks in Canberra this week, saying his visit to the country in the wake of the Bondi terror attack had been "very emotional".
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Herzog visit takes international niceties a step too far
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I wonder about the concept of proportionality in Australia when looking at the protest outcomes of the visit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog. That respect for the murders of Jewish people in the form of a visit from an Israeli dignitary should be able to occur peacefully is a given. But when that same leader questions why people are protesting the continuing slaughter in Gaza and expansionary Zionist ambitions in the West Bank and police, acting under powers usually associated with major events as a restrictive law to quell protests here, are very vigorous in their responses, I suspect it is taking international niceties too far.Graeme Foley, Werribee
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