Outrage in Australia ahead of Israeli president’s visit

SYDNEY, Feb. 04 (YPA) – Security measures have been ramped up across Sydney ahead of a scheduled visit by Israeli occupation’s President Isaac Herzog, as grassroots tensions continue to simmer.

In response to the escalating situation, New South Wales police have extended a ban on public demonstrations, citing “security concerns.” Despite the restrictions, pro-Palestine advocacy groups have vowed to take to the streets on February 9 in defiance of the order.

The controversy has now moved into the legal arena. Expanded police powers, granted specifically for the visit, have been referred to the judiciary following a legal challenge arguing that such measures are unconstitutional.

According to “The Guardian” newspaper, the Palestine Action Group is currently organizing a mass protest in Sydney to voice opposition to Herzog’s visit. The group maintains that the right to protest should not be sidelined by the stringent security protocols currently in place.

YPA