Race Riot - Israel

Israel

  • Acre, Israel (2008) - Sectarian violence erupted on 8 October 2008 turning into 5 days of violence after an Arab Israeli citizen drove through a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood during Yom Kippur.
  • Tel Aviv (2012) - Race riots by Jewish Israelis against black African immigrants took place in May 2012 after the Israeli government began planning for the immediate deportation of all African "illegal infiltrators."

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Famous quotes containing the word israel:

    “Let Israel hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy,
    And with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.”
    —Bible: Hebrew Psalm CXXX (l. CXXX, 7–8)

    “Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face.”
    —Bible: Hebrew, Deuteronomy 34:10.