Greens Candidate Injured at Sydney Pro-Palestinian Protest

Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas, who ran against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, was hospitalized with severe facial injuries and faces possible vision loss after a confrontation with police during an unauthorized pro-Palestinian protest outside a Sydney business accused of supplying components for Israeli F-35 fighter jets. The protest drew about 50-60 participants and was dispersed by NSW Police after move-on orders were ignored by some, including Thomas. Witnesses and Greens representatives allege police used excessive force, and one witness reported Thomas was struck in the eye during her arrest. The Greens have engaged legal representation for Thomas and other arrested protesters. Police are reviewing the incident as per standard procedure but have not classified it as a critical incident. The incident has reignited debate over police conduct at protests and Australia's links to arms manufacturing for Israel.