<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-politics" rel="" target="" title="NSW government"><span>NSW government</span></a><span> has granted police special powers reserved for major events ahead of the arrival of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/israel" rel="" target="" title="Israeli"><span>Israeli</span></a><span> President </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/protest-restrictions-remain-in-place-ahead-of-israeli-president-visit/cf060331-5e1e-4445-a7f7-de6178c5f710" rel="" target="" title="Isaac Herzog"><span>Isaac Herzog</span></a><span> next week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NSW Premier </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/chris-minns" rel="" target="" title="Chris Minns"><span>Chris Minns</span></a><span> this morning called for calm and respect ahead of the visit on Monday, explaining the government has declared it a major event under the state's Major Events Act due to the "number of spectators, potential risks to community safety, and the impact of potential </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/protests/9" rel="" target="" title="protest"><span>protest</span></a><span> activity".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This will grant </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/police" rel="" target="" title="police"><span>police</span></a><span> additional powers, including closing off or restricting access to major event areas," he said.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/youtuber-speaks-out-after-organising-meetup-that-led-to-stupid-ebike-rideout-on-harbour-bridge-during-peak-hour/fd938e30-e539-4597-ba8f-ff92381d2150" rel="" target="" title="YouTuber speaks out after organising meetup that led to 'stupid' e-bike rideout on Harbour Bridge during peak hour"><strong><span>YouTuber speaks out after organising meetup that led to 'stupid' e-bike rideout on Harbour Bridge during peak hour</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We believe that this declaration is necessary to facilitate the visit in a manner that protects public safety."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Failure to comply with lawful police direction could result in fines of up to $5500 or exclusion from the major event area. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The declaration, however, is not a ban on protests or marches, with police still aware of demonstrations planned to contest the visit of the controversial president.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/police-granted-additional-powers-as-israeli-presidents-visit-declared-major-event/26567077-0fb5-4eff-b849-e320ac35e410" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police are preparing for the marches, saying that 3500 officers will be deployed across the city for the duration of Herzog's three-day visit.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's a significant policing presence, there's no doubt about it," </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-police" target="" title="NSW Police"><span>NSW Police</span></a><span> Commissioner Mal Lanyon said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is not business as usual.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Having a head of state in NSW is something significant."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/palestine" rel="" target="" title="Palestine"><span>Palestine</span></a><span> Action Group has said that up to 5000 people will march from Town Hall to State </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/parliament" target="" title="Parliament"><span>Parliament</span></a><span> to oppose the visit of the Israeli President.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-weather-rain-and-storms-to-impact-entire-country/c1c681ab-e3b1-4b90-9936-0c52171af944" target="_blank"><strong><span>Huge weather turnaround to bring storms, floods for every state and territory</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/government" rel="" target="" title="government"><span>government</span></a><span> has emphasised that the major event declaration is being imposed to prevent the clash of mourners and protesters. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is about keeping people safe, lowering the temperature and ensuring </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span> remains calm and orderly," Minns said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/nsw-police" rel="" target="" title="NSW Police"><span>NSW Police</span></a><span> Commissioner announced earlier this week the extension of the Public Assembly Restriction Declaration (PARD) for certain parts of Sydney for the next two weeks.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The declaration means public assemblies will be restricted in </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" target="" title="Sydney's"><span>Sydney's</span></a><span> eastern suburbs and parts of Sydney's CBD, excluding Hyde Park.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/christopher-columbus-statue-to-be-installed-in-washington/f234d3ff-525e-4664-bbd8-0ca02ee6dc61" target="_blank"><strong><span>Trump taking steps toward installing a Christopher Columbus statue near the White House</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Form 1 applications for the approval of public assemblies will also not be accepted in certain areas.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The government is also urging people to avoid the city during peak periods on Monday afternoon and evening due to the expected congestion.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If you don't need to be in Sydney CBD on Monday afternoon, unless it's absolutely essential, we ask that you not stick around in that area," Minns said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We know that's an inconvenience for some people, but there'll be an enormous number of NSW Police."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><strong><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" 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