Palestinian Australian sues NSW police claiming he was punched at Herzog rally when helping prayer group
A Palestinian Australian man is suing the New South Wales police, alleging he was assaulted and falsely imprisoned during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The plaintiff claims he was targeted by officers while attempting to protect a group of Muslim men who were praying.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions regarding policing, civil liberties, and the right to protest in Australia amidst the broader geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Eyad Shadid at Sydney’s town hall in Sydney. He is suing NSW police. Eyad Shadid at Sydney’s town hall in Sydney. He is suing NSW police. Australian police and policing Palestinian Australian sues NSW police claiming he was punched at Herzog rally when helping prayer group Exclusive : Eyad Shadid launches civil case in district court after charges against him dropped, alleging he was ‘battered’ near Sydney’s town hall in February
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A Palestinian Australian man who alleges he was punched in the face when trying to stop police from harassing Muslim men praying during an anti–Isaac Herzog protest is suing New South Wales over “a series of false accusations”.
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