Internal emails between NSW Police members have revealed senior staffers held concerns of a potential clash between Jewish and Palestinian community groups on the night of Sydney Opera House protests.
In a tranche of documents released to the NSW parliament on Tuesday reveal NSW Police had reservations over the government’s decision to light up the Opera House with the blue and white colours of Israel.
Originally set for Town Hall, by 1pm on Monday, police became aware the protest could move to the Opera House to coincide with the tribute. The same department had also been informed by a member of Sydney’s Palestinian community who anticipated that “many will attend tonight’s protest with the Hamas flag,” which could result in them getting arrested or fined.
At 10.50pm on the night of the protest, a police strategy briefing sent by NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Malcolm Lanyon backed the actions taken by police.
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