Australia (Monitoring Desk): A protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit in Australia turned violent on Monday, prompting Sydney police to use tear gas and pepper spray to disperse demonstrators. Thousands participated in the protest, according to international media reports.
President Herzog’s four-day visit to Australia was intended to show solidarity with the Jewish community, particularly following a shooting incident during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach in Sydney last December. However, his visits to Sydney and Melbourne faced large-scale protests.
In Sydney’s central business district, demonstrators raised slogans and delivered speeches in support of Palestinian rights, holding the Israeli president responsible for civilian casualties in Gaza. During the protests, police deployed heavy personnel, mounted units, and helicopters to manage the situation.
