Pro-Palestine protest planned in Sydney against Israel

Pro-Palestine demonstrators plan to rally in Sydney on Monday to protest the visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as authorities declared his visit a major event and deployed thousands of police to manage the crowds.



Police have urged the protesters to gather at a central Sydney park for public safety reasons, but protest organisers said they plan to rally at the city's historic Town Hall instead.



Police have ⁠been authorised to use rarely invoked powers during the visit, including the ability to separate and move crowds, restrict their entry to certain areas, direct people to leave and search vehicles.



About 3,000 police personnel will be deployed across Sydney, Australia's largest city.



Herzog is visiting Australia this week following an invitation from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the aftermath of the ⁠deadly shooting at Bondi Beach.