NSW Police Face Potential Legal Trouble After Protests

Protesters who were punched and pepper-sprayed by officers during a protest against the Israeli president could take the police to court.

Demonstrators react to pepper spray during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia near Sydney's Town Hall in Sydney on Feb. 9, 2026. AAP Image/Flavio Brancaleone

NSW Police could face legal action after punching and pepper-spraying protesters during a rally against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia.

Officers were seen beating, pushing and deploying pepper spray at a Feb. 9 demonstration held after Israeli head of state Isaac Herzog arrived in the harbour city.