**NSW Court Blocks Pro-Palestinian March at Sydney Opera House** The New South Wales Court of Appeal has issued a prohibition order against a planned pro-Palestinian march at the Sydney Opera House, citing safety concerns. The decision was made on Thursday morning, following police opposition to the event scheduled for Sunday. The Palestine Action Group, which organized the march, estimated that around 40,000 participants would gather for speeches in Hyde Park before marching to the Opera House forecourt. However, police expressed serious concerns about crowd safety, stating that the plan had "disaster written all over it." A senior police officer highlighted the limited exit points from the forecourt and the potential for a crowd crush. The court's ruling does not outright ban the event but means that attendees will not have legal immunity against certain offenses, including obstructing roads. This could lead to arrests if organizers do not comply with the court's order. Chief Justice Andrew Bell, along with Common Law Chief Judge Ian Harrison and Justice Stephen Free, made the ruling, with full reasons to be released later. The judges had previously raised concerns about crowd safety during earlier hearings. Opposition Leader Sussan Ley expressed her hope that the court would deem the protest unlawful. She stated, "Maybe it’ll be illegal – I hope it is, but it’s certainly immoral that this is proposed on the anniversary of those dreadful, terrorist-inspired events in southern Israel." Ley emphasized the need for focus on peace efforts in the Middle East, referencing a U.S.-brokered peace deal. As the situation develops, thousands of protesters await clarity on whether they can proceed with their demonstration at this iconic Australian landmark. The court's decision is expected to have significant implications for the planned event and its participants.