Riots in Nazareth: Ten detainees in protest against Netanyahu’s visit to the city

“Bibi has nothing to look for here”: A demonstration was held today (Wednesday) in Nazareth in protest of the Prime Minister’s visit Benjamin Netanyahu At the HMO clinic in the city. Clashes broke out between Nazareth residents and police and border guards and ten protesters were arrested. During the visit, Netanyahu is expected to make a statement to the media – “an important speech,” he said.

The police said: “Shortly before the prime minister arrived to visit the city of Nazareth, a protest of dozens of residents began, the protesters prevented the police from setting up the security checkpoints for the visit, did not respond to the police calls and began confronting the police. Ten were detained at the police station and the visit takes place as well as a check that also takes place. It’s quiet in the place at the moment. “

Demonstration in Nazareth against Netanyahu (Photo: None)

Demonstration in Nazareth against Netanyahu (Photo: None)

Former MK Jamal Zahalka was knocked to the floor during a demonstration in Nazareth (Photo: None)

Policemen repel MK Sundos Saleh at demonstration in Nazareth (Photo: Muhammad Khaliliya)

Chairman of the Joint List Ayman Odeh He wrote on his Twitter account: “Netanyahu’s great escape from trial brought him to Nazareth in another attempt to divide Arab society and divide us into good and bad. There was something pathetic about it if he did not bring with him huge police forces beating demonstrators and journalists. If so, your reconciliation efforts will remain. At home. “

Odeh added: “Before Netanyahu’s arrival, the police are clearing Nazareth of the remnants of democracy. Violence is being perpetrated against demonstrators and members of Knesset and journalists. Netanyahu has not yet opened his mouth and immediately reminded everyone that the most immediate threat to Arab citizens is his continued tenure.”

Netanyahu’s great escape from trial brought him to Nazareth in another attempt to divide Arab society and divide us into good and bad. There would have been something pathetic about it if he had not brought with him huge police forces beating up protesters and journalists. If this is what your reconciliation attempts look like, it’s better for you to stay home.

— Ayman Odeh (@AyOdeh) January 13, 2021

MK Ahmed Tibi He wrote: “Netanyahu’s love attack on Arabs goes through beatings and urges by police against demonstrators and journalists in Nazareth who came to protest his cynical exploitation of vaccines before the election and search for abbot votes to gain immunity. Where are these policemen when needed in front of criminals and arms smugglers and sponsorship fees?”

Netanyahu’s love attack on Arabs goes through beatings and urges by police against demonstrators and journalists in Nazareth who came to protest his cynical exploitation of pre-election vaccines and the search for abbot votes to gain immunity. Where are these cops when you need them in front of the criminals and smugglers and sponsorship fees? pic.twitter.com/46k5Q7OzQ0

– Ahmad Tibi (@Ahmad_tibi) January 13, 2021

ח״כ Aida Toma-Suleiman She said: “Netanyahu, the great instigator against Arab society, and the man who failed to deal with the corona plague, is now coming to Nazareth to seek Arab votes. The Arab public understands politics and knows how to recognize Netanyahu’s hypocrisy and lies – he will not give this evil prime minister any support – no matter “Some good evenings” he will recruit alongside him. “

Netanyahu, the great instigator against Arab society, and the man who failed to deal with the corona plague, is now coming to Nazareth to seek Arab votes.
The Arab public understands politics and knows how to recognize Netanyahu’s hypocrisy and lies – he will not give this bad prime minister any support – no matter how many “good Arabs” he recruits alongside him. pic.twitter.com/A2w5gC0jVR

– MK Aida Touma-Sliman (@ AidaTuma) January 13, 2021

MK Yosef Jabarin He said: “The big instigator against the Arab citizens thinks that if he seeks votes in the Arab localities then he will succeed in escaping from prison. Our public will not give votes to the instigator and racist who continues his election campaign, under the guise of” concern for our health “and under violent police crackdown.

The big instigator against the Arab citizens thinks that if he seeks votes in the Arab localities then he will manage to escape from prison. Our public will not give votes to the instigator and racist who continues his election campaign, under the guise of “concern for our health” and under the auspices of a violent police force that oppresses protesters and beats journalists.

– Yousef Jabareen (@DrJabareen) January 13, 2021

MK Ofer Kasif He wrote: “Netanyahu is the head of the instigators against the Arab public. He uttered words that ignited hatred and shed blood. Today’s visit to Nazareth was not intended to buy him votes, it was intended to create a rift in Arab society itself and thus weaken its political power. The spontaneous demonstration in front of him is a clear message. I gave it to him. “

Less than a year ago, he called the Arab public an “existential threat.”
Today he paid a cynical visit to Nazareth, when his police beat and stopped protesters. pic.twitter.com/YDxhZVpHKL

– Ofer Cassif Ofer Kassif (@ofercass) January 13, 2021

““The Arab voters will not be Netanyahu’s lifeline, he has nothing to look for here right now during the election period,” said MK Sundus Saleh. “Dozens of city residents oppose Netanyahu’s influx into the city today. Oppose his long-standing failed policies and management that has brought us life under racism, oppression, occupation, violence and ongoing poverty. Even today his visit is accompanied by severe violence by police and thugs against demonstrators, journalists and MKs. He’d better just go. “