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A man accused of intimidating four teenagers over an Israeli flag has been barred from visiting areas where Jewish people congregate as he faces charges over the incident.
Abdullah Al-Taay was granted bail at Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on Thursday, a day after being arrested.
The 23-year-old faces four charges of stalking or intimidating the teens with intent to cause fear of harm over the incident in the eastern-city suburb of Bellevue Hill on Monday.
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He is accused of verbally threatening the teens about an Israeli flag they were about to drape over their car.
On Thursday, prosecutors said there were concerns Al-Taay could pose a risk to the community given the allegations involved threats to young people and he had been previously convicted of assault.
However, proposed bail conditions agreed to by the 23-year-old's lawyer Elie Srour mitigated those risks, the court heard.
Al-Taay watched the hearing by video link from Amber Laurel prison in western Sydney.
Magistrate Julie Huber granted him bail, ordering him to reside at an address in Glen Alpine, remain under a nightly curfew and refrain from attending any protest or rally.
He will also be barred from a number of suburbs in Sydney's eastern suburbs that are home to large Jewish communities unless he is there for work.
The matter will return to court on October 27 when a plea will be made.
Detective Superintendent Jodi Radmore said police had not received many reports of altercations but added the community was staying vigilant.
"We will continue to chase down these offenders who (issue) unnecessary threats of violence," Radmore said.
"If you are concerned, call us and we will assess the situation."
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said "hatred of any kind has no place in our society".
Catley alleged the altercation was an act of antisemitism.
"I commend the quick work of NSW Police who have charged a man in relation to a confronting alleged incident at Bellevue Hill earlier this week," Catley said in a statement.
"We take all instances of antisemitism seriously and there is no place for any kind of hate in our society – not now and not ever.
"The Sydney Jewish community should never feel unsafe in their own city.
"Everyone should be able to conduct their business without fear."
