After 'Governance Tour' in Lod, Mordechai David Summoned for Questioning

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Violent clashes between young Jews and Arabs broke out in Lod after a 'governance tour' held by right-wing activist Mordechai David. According to Mayor Yair Revivo, the extremist group came to inflame the atmosphere and drew young people along with it. Police said 11 people were arrested in connection with the events.

The mayor claimed the group began with a provocative march through streets where Arabs live, and appealed to the police commissioner and the head of the Shin Bet, warning of an escalation. Mordechai David said he came to the city after footage emerged of Jaffa residents attacking a group of young men wearing kippot, and his remarks drew harsh reactions.

David and Ziv Barnes were summoned for questioning by police, and senior police officials attribute to them the fueling of the tensions. David was barred from the city for 15 days after being questioned under caution, and both were released under restrictive conditions. Police are deploying reinforced forces ahead of the swearing-in of the Knesset tomorrow.