Dantesque scenes in Tel Aviv. At least 140 injured

In Tel Aviv, at least 140 people were injured in clashes between supporters of the Eritrean government celebrating Eritrea Day and opponents of the incumbent president.

Riots broke out in Tel Aviv on Saturday between hundreds of Eritrean asylum seekers and the Israeli police.

Bloody riots in Tel Aviv

The Times of Israel, citing medical services in Tel Aviv, reported that Israel is dealing with an incident on a scale not seen since the terrorist bombings during the second Intifada – the uprising of the Palestinians.

Local media reported that a total of nearly 140 people were injured, with 15 in serious condition. Dozens of officers who took part in quelling the riots were also injured.

Street fighting broke out over an event organized by the Eritrean embassy to mark the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Eritreans want asylum

In the morning, opponents of the current Eritrean authorities began to march through the streets of Tel Aviv towards the embassy of this country, but were stopped by police officers. However, the demonstrators launched an attack and broke through the barricades put up by the services.

As a result, the Israeli security forces decided to use stun and gas grenades, batons and live firearms. The aggressive mob began vandalizing nearby stores and cars, as well as getting into a fight with officers. In addition, the protesters broke into and destroyed the hall where the ceremony was to take place.

So far, 39 people have been arrested and authorities say the arrests are still ongoing. The situation is now under control, police said.

Most of the more than 30,000 African asylum seekers in Israel are Eritreans. They claim they had to escape danger and persecution from a country that has been dubbed “North Korea of ​​Africa.”

Unrest in Israel

Let us remind you that the situation in Israel has been very unsettled for many months due to massive public opposition to the reform of the judiciary, under pressure from the government of President Netanyahu.

After some time, reserve soldiers joined the protests. Israeli Army Chief of Staff Gen. Herci Halevi and Chief of the Air Force Gen. Tomer Bar recently admitted that the reservist protests are having an increasingly negative impact on the army’s combat readiness.

Thousands of reserve soldiers announced they would not volunteer in protest. At the end of July, 1,142 Israeli Air Force reservists, including more than 400 pilots, published an open letter announcing that they would suspend their service in opposition to the reform.

Source: Do Rzeczy

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