Standoff over site of rally against Israeli president as protest group prepares court challenge to NSW police powers

February 8, 2026

Palestine Action Group march planned from Sydney Town Hall to state parliament in breach of public assembly declaration

Protesters planning to march through Sydney’s CBD during Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit are being urged to take an alternate route, as the Palestine Action Group prepares to challenge the premier’s use of special powers ahead of the rally.

The acting assistant commissioner of New South Wales police, Paul Dunstan, told reporters on Sunday negotiations were ongoing with Josh Lees of the Palestine Action Group over the location of Monday night’s march.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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‘Winds that sound like banshees’: residents told to take shelter as Pilbara braces for Tropical Cyclone Mitchell

Wind gusts up to 170km/h could develop as cyclone forecast to make landfall between Exmouth and Onslow on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSevere Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is expected to maintain its category 3 intensity as […]

February 8, 2026