“Israel” Hit by Violent Protests over Killing of Ethiopian

By Staff, Agencies 

As a day-long protest over the police killing of an “Israeli” youth turned violent, “Israeli” police forces in riot gear broke up the clashes with dispersal methods including stun grenades late Tuesday night. 

Hundreds of Ethiopian-“Israelis” and activists took part in the protests throughout the occupation entity, battling police and blocking highways on at least 15 junctions across the apartheid entity stranding thousands of motorists in major traffic jams.

Police said that 111 officers were injured in clashes with protesters, who burned cars and tires with some vandalizing civilian vehicles that attempted to breach impromptu blockades.

Some 136 demonstrators were arrested as “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged respect for the law and Internal Security Minister Gilad Erdan vowed to crack down on "anarchy" in the streets.

"Everyone was mourning the tragic death of Solomon Teka," Netanyahu said in a video statement. 

While acknowledging "there are problems that need to be solved," Netanyahu implored demonstrators to "stop blocking junctions".

"I ask you, let's solve the problem together while adhering to the law," he said. 

Erdan said that police "made every effort and did all possible to allow the protesters to express their pain and put across their message."

“We will continue to protect the rights of protesters to demonstrate, but we will not tolerate anarchy and we will not tolerate serious disruptions to public life...or serious destruction of property,” he said.

In addition to the protests, dozens more Ethiopian-“Israelis” joined a Facebook campaign declaring that they would refuse to perform their reserve army duties.