Magistrate rules it’s ‘not proportionate’ to ban Isaac Herzog protester from inner Sydney while on bail
The Guardian World
by Jordyn Beazley and Adeshola OreFebruary 19, 2026
Lawyer tells court there is ‘real doubt’ whether police gave lawful move-on direction during rally against Israeli president that ended in violent clashes
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A Palestinian Australian man charged with failing to follow police directions during an Isaac Herzog rally in Sydney has had his bail conditions varied, after a court ruled it was “not proportionate” to ban him from inner Sydney.
Eyad Shadid was one of 12 protesters charged after New South Wales police dispersed last week’s protest against the Israeli president’s visit to Australia.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/19/2026