Event Brief
Sydney Police Use Pepper Spray Amid Protests
Filed: Feb 09, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Protests in Sydney and Melbourne demand an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine during the president's visit.
WHO: Protesters, Sydney Police
WHAT: Deployment of pepper spray during protests
WHEN: Feb 09, 2026 at 5:53 AM ET
WHERE: Sydney, Melbourne
WHY: To protest against Israel's occupation of Palestine
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