Gunfire Erupts in Lod During Minister's Speech, Residents Outraged
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Bursts of gunfire were heard Saturday night in Lod, Israel, during an election event attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Police confirmed the incident, stating there were no injuries. Residents voiced outrage over the recurring violence and lack of security, questioning the future of the city. Minister Smotrich vowed to advance a comprehensive plan to combat illegal weapons in Arab society, including emergency legislation and Shin Bet involvement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gunfire erupted in multiple Lod neighborhoods Saturday night during an event attended by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
- Police confirmed the shooting incident but reported no injuries or specific scene.
- Lod residents expressed anger and fear over the persistent security issues and lack of police response.
- Residents called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to address the ongoing problem.
- Minister Smotrich pledged a new, unprecedented plan to combat weapons in Arab society, involving emergency legislation and the Shin Bet.
Multiple bursts of gunfire were heard Saturday night in several neighborhoods of Lod, Israel's police confirmed. Authorities stated the incident involved "no scene and no injuries." At the time of the shootings, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was attending an election event in the city, where attendees also heard the gunfire. Residents expressed anger and frustration over the ongoing security situation, with some calling on National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to address the persistent problem. "Why are there bursts of gunfire now and everything is fine?" one resident wrote in a local WhatsApp group, questioning the lack of security. "They declared war on us and we don't know? It's crazy how much shooting in one evening. The mayor needs to wake up. He boasts about new construction. Who will come here like this?"
Minister Smotrich commented on the gunfire, stating, "There are more than a million weapons in Arab society. It is impossible to deal with this phenomenon with existing tools. We will advance a broad and unprecedented plan to combat weapons in Arab society, which will include emergency legislation by order of the hour and the involvement of the Shin Bet to handle the issue."
