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Far-Right Violence Disrupts Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremonies

Joint remembrance events were targeted by ultraright groups, injuring police and attendees, while opposition blames the government for fostering division.

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Overview

  • Ultrarechte Aktivisten attacked a joint Israeli-Palestinian memorial in Raanana, injuring four police officers and leading to three arrests.
  • Approximately 30 attackers threw stones, damaged vehicles, and disrupted the rare event symbolizing shared remembrance.
  • In Tel Aviv, a separate Memorial Day gathering saw panic over a feared terror attack, injuring around 20 people; police confirmed no terror link.
  • Opposition politician Jair Golan criticized the government, accusing it of incitement and legitimizing political violence.
  • The incidents underscore societal divisions and challenges to solidarity efforts during a day traditionally marked by national mourning.