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Israel’s Lorde extends state of emergency after riots, hundreds of homes destroyed and many injured

by YCPress

May 18, according to the Jerusalem Post reported that local time on the morning of the 18th, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the Israeli government approved the central city of Lorde state of emergency extended for 48 hours.

Houses burned down in the riot

Reported that the extension of the state of emergency by the Israeli Ministry of Defense, security forces and the Ministry of Land jointly made the proposal.

It is understood that the extension of the state of emergency requested by more than three departments needs to be approved by the government department.

Israeli police seen on the streets of the central Israeli city of Lod, where last night synaogues and cars were torched as well as shops damaged, by Arab residents rioted in the city, and ongoing this evening. May 12, 2021. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מהומות לוד פצוע משטרה מגב

According to previous reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on the 12th, the central city of Lorde a state of emergency.

According to Israeli media reports, there were large-scale clashes between Arab and Jewish residents, during which more than 100 houses were burned and nearly 400 looted.

Clashes and riots left many people dead and injured, including two children. With the intervention of the local police and the arrest of those involved in the riots, the situation is now gradually regaining control.