Lod Mayor Enraged After Youths' Anti-Arab Chants Lead to Violent Clash
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Police arrested 11 people in Lod after Jewish and Arab youths clashed violently, resulting in injuries. The incident began when outside extremists incited local teenagers to chant anti-Arab slogans, leading to a brawl. Mayor Yair Rabivo condemned the violence and incitement, contacting the Shin Bet to prevent further escalation. He called on community leaders to intervene and maintain peace in the city.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lod Mayor Yair Rabivo condemned violent clashes between Jewish and Arab youths following anti-Arab chants.
- Eleven people were arrested by police after the public order disturbances and ensuing brawl.
- Extremists from outside Lod reportedly incited local teenagers to provoke Arab residents.
- Mayor Rabivo contacted the Shin Bet, warning of escalation and requesting measures to prevent further deterioration.
- A resident expressed concern that the youths' chants did not enhance her sense of security.
Police arrested 11 people in Lod on Sunday following public order disturbances and failure to obey officers' instructions. The arrests followed a violent brawl between local Arab and Jewish youths, which resulted in injuries, according to Lod Mayor Yair Rabivo. Rabivo stated that a group of extremists from outside the city incited about 20 local teenagers, who then chanted derogatory slogans outside Arab homes. This provoked a response from Arab residents, leading to a violent confrontation. Among those present was Mordechai David, who participated in a campaign for Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. David posted a video on Instagram saying, "Jewish heroes came to assert control in Lod." Mayor Rabivo expressed his anger, vowing not to allow a return to the "terrible days" experienced during the May 2021 riots. He has contacted the head of the Shin Bet, informing him of the serious developments and the real fear of escalation, requesting immediate measures to prevent further deterioration. Rabivo emphasized that provocations, incitement, violence, and vigilantism are unjustifiable, whether by Jews or Arabs. He appealed to community leaders, rabbis, educators, parents, and Arab community leaders to intervene, stating that Lod is a shared home and not a battleground for outsiders. He stressed that true governance ensures personal security, law and order, and a normal life for all residents, not just loud slogans. A resident also complained to Rabivo about the youths' chants, including "A Jewish state" and "Ben-Gvir is coming," stating it did not increase her sense of security.
