Sydney Woman Arrested for Raising Hezbollah Flag

Published on October 2, 2024

A 19-year-old woman was arrested on Oct. 2 for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a protest rally in Sydney. New South Wales (NSW) Police said the woman was later granted strict conditional bail and is scheduled to appear before the Downing Centre Local Court on Oct. 23. Police say the teenager was arrested under Operation Shelter, established in October 2023 to ensure community safety in response to protest activity. “At about 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024), the 19-year-old woman presented herself to Kogarah Police Station following a public appeal. She was arrested and charged with causing a public display of a prohibited terrorist organisation’s symbol,” the police statement read....

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