Israeli Police Call Curfew On Lod After Clashes

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Torched synagogues & cars and vandalized stores in the central Israeli city of Lod, following a night of heavy rioting by Arab residents in the city, on May 12, 2021. Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מהומות לוד פצוע משטרה

JERUSALEM — Israeli police are imposing a nighttime curfew on a central city that was the scene of unrest in recent days.

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Police said in a statement on Wednesday that officers would enforce the ban on people entering the city of Lod, residents leaving their homes, and people in public spaces starting at 8 p.m.

Lod has seen two nights of violent protests, including the torching of dozens of vehicles, a synagogue, and violent clashes between Arab protesters and police. Israeli authorities declared a state of emergency in the city and deployed Border Police forces.


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