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Israel police brace for more violence from far-right groups

Far-right militants are reportedly planning more violence in several Israeli cities that have already been rocked by racially motivated clashes.
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Israel’s public broadcaster reports that groups of far-right militants are organizing in the towns that experienced clashes between Jews and Arabs last night. The militants are planning to gather in the centers of Bat Yam, Jerusalem, Haifa and Jaffa. Other reports say far-right militants are organizing on Telegram, calling for demonstrations against Arabs and even violence. The far-right group Lehava said it will distribute pepper spray and tear gas to its activists next week.

Three minors were arrested this afternoon in the northern town of Afula carrying an electric shocker, pepper spray and a bat. They had apparently gathered there after a social media post called for a violent demonstration against Arabs.

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