Clashes, arrests and fear in the streets: Lod residents concerned about escalation

Tensions between Jews and Arabs in Lod have risen since the election results were published, amid clashes that led to the arrest of 11 people. Pre-military academy students were relocated for fear of escalation, and police are working to prevent a return to the events of Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Tensions between Jews and Arabs in Lod have escalated since the publication of election results, amid a series of clashes that led to the arrest of 11 people, seven of them Arabs. Due to fears of escalation, students of the "Bidrakhei Amit" pre-military academy were moved to the Ali academy to distance them from friction points. Residents report a growing sense of insecurity, and police are working to prevent a return to the violent events of Operation Guardian of the Walls. The chairman of the Islamic committee in the city, Gamal Abu Siam, claims that external factors are trying to ignite tensions. The commander of the Lod police station summoned Jewish and Arab opinion leaders to convey a message that deterioration into violence will not be allowed.