Eritrean asylum seekers clash with Police in Tel Aviv

BBC NEWS: “Prime Minister Netanyahu described African migrants as “illegal infiltrators.”

“Israel is considering tough steps including the immediate deportation of Eritrean asylum seekers involved in riots in Tel Aviv on Saturday.”

“Some 170 people were injured in violent clashes with police and in-fighting between groups of supporters and opponents of the Eritrean regime.”

“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “a red line had been crossed.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-66700307

Clash

The Times of Israel

Over 150 hurt in hours-long Tel Aviv chaos between rival Eritrean migrant groups, cops.

“Some 15 seriously injured as pro- and anti-regime activists clash outside event organized by embassy; 30 policemen hurt; activist: Police were warned, ignored pleas to cancel event.”

“The chaos broke out amid a demonstration against an official Eritrean government event — marking the 30th anniversary of the current ruler’s rise to power. Opponents of the regime, decked in blue, arrived on the scene to demonstrate against supporters, who wore red. The rallies soon devolved into violence that lasted for several hours.”

https://www.timesofisrael.com/eritrean-protesters-against-asmara-regime-clash-with-tel-aviv-police-who-fire-in-air/

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