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Australian Muslim leaders condemn police force against worshippers amid protests over Israeli President’s visit

By The South Asia Times

SYDNEY - Muslim leaders in Australia on Tuesday have strongly condemned what they described as heavy-handed police action against peaceful worshippers in Sydney on Monday, after videos surfaced showing officers allegedly beating and dragging protesters during a demonstration linked to the visit of Israel’s president.

The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) has expressed outrage following footage from Monday night that appeared to show New South Wales (NSW) Police using force against individuals engaged in prayer during a protest.

According to community leaders, officers pushed demonstrators, with some protesters reportedly beaten, kicked, and dragged across the ground. Witness accounts also alleged that an elderly couple was struck in the face during the confrontation, intensifying anger within Australia’s Muslim community.

“This conduct represents a serious breach of religious sanctity,” said Imam Shadi Alsuleiman, President of ANIC, speaking at a joint press conference with the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA). He described the scenes as “deeply distressing, unacceptable, and not reflective of the Australia we know or the values we claim to uphold.”

The incident has triggered widespread concern among Muslim Australians, with Alsuleiman stating that more than one million Muslims, along with faith leaders from other communities, share the sense of outrage.

The demonstration was part of broader protests surrounding the controversial visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Activists have organized rallies across major Australian cities, voicing opposition to Israel’s military actions in Gaza and calling for accountability under international law.

Alsuleiman argued that compassion should not be selective and warned that welcoming Herzog—whom he accused of involvement in war crimes—risks undermining social cohesion and Australia’s commitment to human rights.

ANIC has demanded explanations from the NSW government, Premier Chris Minns, and state police, urging authorities to take immediate action and clarify the circumstances that led to the confrontation.

Australian Muslim leaders condemn police force against worshippers amid protests over Israeli President’s visit

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