A 69-year-old woman, Jann Alhafny, suffered four broken vertebrae after a police altercation at a Sydney protest, following clashes at a rally against the visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog, according to the woman and witnesses. The protest was held within a designated “major event” zone under state legislation, which gives police expanded powers during Herzog’s visit. Labor MP Stephen Lawrence, who attended the protest, said the state should have enabled a peaceful demonstration. I don’t deserve this.”On Tuesday, Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore called for an independent investigation into police actions at the Sydney protest and a broader review of protest policing. “What an unacceptable thing that they have done.”The case has renewed attention on policing at the Sydney protest, where a 69-year-old woman suffers four broken vertebrae after police interaction at Sydney protest, raising further calls for accountability.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 10, 2026 12:21 UTC