NSW Police Offered Protesters Punchlines, Premier Claims Situation ‘Impossible’
KEY POINTS
- •On February 10, 2026, protesters rallied in Sydney’s Town Hall against Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit.
- •NSW police used repeated punches against demonstrators, which local politicians condemned as inappropriate.
- •Premier Chris Minns defended police actions, blaming restrictive anti-protest laws for creating an 'impossible situation.'
On February 10, 2026, Sydney’s Town Hall became less a place for democracy and more an impromptu boxing ring when dozens of protesters faced repeat police punches during a rally against Israeli president Isaac Herzog's visit. Cue NSW Premier Chris Minns, who called police action 'impossible to avoid' thanks to his own anti-protest rules, basically assigning cops Gladiator status against thousands of rebels. Video evidence surfacing online featured NSW officers trading fists like they were at sparring practice—because nothing says democratic expression like a right cross. Meanwhile, politicians watching from the sidelines labeled police tactics ‘wildly inappropriate.’ Clearly, the punch clock was ticking in ways not covered by standard law enforcement manuals.
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When your premiere policy is 'anti-protest', but cops respond with boxing gloves nobody asked for, maybe rethink your game plan.
Police dealing with ‘impossible situations’ by throwing punches is the new government-approved exercise plan.
Chris Minns basically said, ‘I gave cops a mess, then blamed the mess for cops acting like it's Fight Club.’
Source: Theguardian | Published: 2/10/2026 | Author: Penry Buckley, Nick Visser and Krishani Dhanji
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