Pro-Palestine activists challenge NSW police powers during Israeli president's visit

Pro-Palestine activists are challenging NSW police powers used during the Israeli president's visit, arguing they are a "backdoor" ban on protests. The Palestine Action Group claims the broad "major event" powers, granting police search and move-on authority in Sydney's CBD and eastern suburbs, are being used improperly to suppress legitimate political expression. The government maintains the powers are necessary for security and public safety, citing national terrorism threats and community tensions, while activists argue the declaration's scope is unreasonable.