Lod Popular Committee Blames Police for Settler Attacks
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Popular Committee in Lod has blamed Israeli police and intelligence for escalating settler attacks in the city, accusing them of protecting assailants and arresting Arab youths who resisted. The committee held an emergency meeting Monday following a surge in attacks Sunday night. They called for the arrest of attackers and a ban on their activities, warning of further escalation if immediate action is not taken.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lod's Popular Committee holds police responsible for rising settler attacks.
- The committee accuses authorities of protecting assailants and arresting Arab youths.
- Attacks reportedly escalated Sunday night, involving law violations and incitement.
- Police allegedly aided attackers in evading prosecution while arresting defenders.
- The committee called for arrests of perpetrators and a ban on their activities.
The Popular Committee in the city of Lod has accused the Israeli police and intelligence services of responsibility for the rise in attacks by settler groups within the city. The committee alleges that authorities are protecting the assailants while targeting Arab youths who confront them. In a statement released after an emergency meeting on Monday, the committee called for the arrest of individuals involved in these groups and for a ban on their organizing activities in Lod. The committee stated that the repeated attacks, which they claim culminated on Sunday night, involved violations of law, incitement, and public disorder. According to the statement, Israeli police not only failed to prevent the assaults or hold perpetrators accountable but actively protected the attacking groups, allegedly aiding them in evading investigation and prosecution. Conversely, the police arrested several Arab youths who defended themselves and their property. The committee also reported monitoring the situation of those arrested and working towards their release. They reiterated their blame on Israeli police and intelligence, asserting that these agencies were aware of the groups' intentions despite prior warnings from the committee. The committee warned that continued attacks could lead to further tension and escalation in Lod, holding the police and intelligence services responsible for any future incidents and urging immediate action to halt the assaults. The committee also called for Arab lawyers and human rights advocates to form a volunteer group to provide legal support to those arrested during emergencies. The statement concluded with a warning of potential renewed tensions and escalation in the coming period due to the ongoing attacks and lack of necessary measures to stop them.
