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US Muslim group supports Australia protesters denouncing Herzog

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has expressed support for Australian demonstrators who rallied against a visit by Israel’s president.

CAIR noted Isaac Herzog infamously said there were “no innocent civilians” in Gaza at the start of Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in the territory.

“We also strongly condemn Australian police officers for attacking a group of Australian Muslims as they peacefully prayed,” the group wrote. “This assault on worshipers was an obscene act of bigotry and those responsible should be held accountable.”

We express solidarity with the Australians as they exercise their right to peacefully protest a visit to their nation by Israeli president Isaac Herzog, who infamously declared at the start of the genocide that there were no innocent civilians in Gaza. We also strongly condemn… https://t.co/3VAyRxSUcq

— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) February 9, 2026

Australia Protests Turn Violent as Police Clash With Crowds Over Herzog Visit

Protesters clashed with police in Sydney as demonstrations erupted over the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Authorities deployed pepper spray and tear gas after crowds tried to breach police lines, with several arrests made. The protests came after organisers lost a legal challenge against restrictions.