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Pro-Palestine Protests Ignite Violence, Dozens Arrested in Australia

2/10/2026

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Violent pro-Palestine protests in Sydney and Melbourne Monday night led to dozens of arrests.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna defended actions, saying protest speakers encouraged illegal behavior.
In Sydney, 27 protesters were arrested, including 10 for assaulting officers.
In Melbourne, a 20-year-old woman was arrested for burning flags.
Speakers including Grace Tame (former Australian of the Year) criticized hosting Israeli President Isaac Herzog and called him a war criminal.

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Violent pro-Palestine protests in Sydney and Melbourne Monday night led to dozens of arrests.
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna defended actions, saying protest speakers encouraged illegal behavior.
In Sydney, 27 protesters were arrested, including 10 for assaulting officers.
In Melbourne, a 20-year-old woman was arrested for burning flags.
Speakers including Grace Tame (former Australian of the Year) criticized hosting Israeli President Isaac Herzog and called him a war criminal.