A man has denied intimidating a security guard at a Jewish school after allegedly following the Israeli president during his controversial visit to Australia.
Rajab Ali was allegedly seen driving a grey Mercedes station wagon through central Sydney before he stopped to film state leader Isaac Herzog, according to police allegations.
The 45-year-old allegedly used offensive language towards the dignitary before leaving the area.
The same station wagon was then spotted the next day repeatedly driving past an early learning childcare centre in Bondi Junction, in Sydney's east, before 4pm, police say.
Mr Ali is accused of stopping to film the kindergarten before using intimidating offensive language towards a security guard.
He was arrested on February 12 and charged with intimidation, using offensive language near a school and using a mobile phone when not permitted.
The Canterbury resident pleaded not guilty to the charges when his matter was first heard in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday.
Until he returns to court in April, he will remain on bail under strict conditions which prohibit him from approaching any place of Jewish worship or using social media.
The alleged altercations came as tensions ran high over the decision to invite Mr Herzog to Australia following the terror attack at Bondi Beach in December.
Demonstrations against the visit in Sydney were attended by thousands and led to violent clashes between protesters and police, who drew widespread condemnation for their use of force.
Among the most controversial incidents on February 9, police shoved and dragged a group of Muslims performing the sunset prayer, despite a senior officer agreeing to allow the minutes-long prayer to conclude.
The NSW Police watchdog has since announced an investigation into police actions at the rally, including incidents of alleged misconduct.
