NSW Police Seek Court Ban on Pro-Palestine Protests After Hezbollah Flag Display

Authorities cite safety concerns as tensions rise following deadly Israel-Lebanon conflict and controversial protest symbols.

New South Wales police have applied to the state supreme court to prohibit pro-Palestine rallies planned for October 6 and 7 in Sydney.
Police arrested a 19-year-old woman for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a recent protest, which is illegal under Australian law.
The protests are part of a broader movement condemning Israel's retaliatory strikes on Lebanon, which have resulted in significant casualties.
Palestine Action Group Sydney criticized the police's attempt to ban the rallies, calling it an attack on democratic rights.
Tensions have escalated further after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel in response to its campaign against Hezbollah.