Israeli mob attacks Palestinian citizens at Lod rally
The gist
A far-right Israeli mob marched through Palestinian neighbourhoods in Lod, leaving several lightly wounded in clashes.
Police released all 11 arrested suspects, and the city's mayor blamed outside extremists.
How it unfolded
- May 11, 2021During mass protests in Lod, an Israeli mob shot and killed Musa Hassouna, a 31-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel and resident of Lod.
- Nov 8, 2026A far-right Israeli mob marched through Palestinian neighbourhoods in Lod on Sunday night, throwing stones, insulting residents and shouting racist slurs; clashes left several people lightly wounded.
- Nov 9, 2026The 11 suspects arrested by police were all released under restrictive conditions as investigations continue; Middle East Eye reported the attack.
Key terms
- Lod
- A city in central Israel southeast of Tel Aviv, home to both Jewish and Palestinian citizens.
- Palestinian citizens of Israel
- People of Palestinian Arab descent who hold Israeli citizenship, forming Israel's largest ethnic minority.
Source: Wikipedia