Lod Mayor Warns of Escalation After Jewish-Arab Clashes
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Lod Mayor Yair Revivo condemned violent clashes between Jewish and Arab residents on Sunday evening, which led to 11 arrests and several injuries. Revivo blamed extremist outsiders for inciting local youths and warned of further escalation, contacting the Shin Bet to prevent deterioration. He stressed that Lod is a shared home and condemned violence and vigilantism from any side, appealing for community leaders to intervene. The mayor also criticized external groups for creating friction and emphasized the need for state-led law and order.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lod Mayor Yair Revivo reported violent Jewish-Arab clashes on Sunday evening, leading to 11 arrests.
- Revivo blamed extremist outsiders for inciting local youths and warned of potential escalation.
- The mayor contacted the Shin Bet to address the "serious developments" and prevent further deterioration.
- Mordechai David, a supporter of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, was involved in the incident.
- Revivo emphasized that Lod is a shared home and condemned violence and vigilantism from any group.
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