Agreement to allow Muslims to finish prayer at Isaac Herzog protest didn’t reach officers, NSW police say
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Men praying were grabbed at Sydney town hall rally against Israeli president's visit
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A lack of communication between officers contributed to the violent disruption of a group of Muslim worshippers at a protest against the visit of the Israeli president, Isaac Herzog, New South Wales police say.
Footage of a group of Muslims being shoved and dragged by police while performing the sunset prayer outside Sydney town hall on Monday sparked widespread outrage.
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