Israel, Palestine Rallies Cost State $1 Million to Police

The combined cost of policing major protests in Sydney to New South Wales (NSW) taxpayers has reached $1 million, according to the state premier. On Sunday morning, a pro-Israel calling for the release of hostages was held in Sydney’s Moore Park, while thousands attended a pro-Palestine rally at Hyde Park later that day. NSW Premier Chris Minns said the $1 million was put towards mobilising a large police presence at both events. “It’s costing a lot. It’s in excess of a million dollars for a major protest. And the reason for that is that there’s a large police presence associated with these protests,” he told reporters....