Australian authorities have warned protesters outraged over Gaza genoicde by Israel to avoid violence in Sydney’s streets as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits the city to honour victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Police said on Saturday they will deploy in large numbers during the Israeli head of state’s visit, following the December 14 attack on a Jewish Hanukkah celebration that killed 15 people.

“It’s really important that there’s no clashes or violence on the streets in Sydney,” New South Wales Premier Chris Minns told reporters.

“Our clear message is in an unambiguous way that we’re hoping that people can remain calm and respectful during that presidential visit.”

Minns said there would be a “massive policing presence” in Sydney on Monday afternoon.

State police have declared the visit a “major event”, a designation that allows officers to separate different groups to reduce the risk of confrontation.