Sunday, May 03, 2015

46 injured in Ethiopian Israeli protest against police brutality in Tel Aviv

Police take harsh action against protesters hurling rocks and bottles; earlier, thousands blocked roads in rally against police violence and racism.

Clashes erupted in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on Sunday as thousands of people gathered to protest police brutality toward Israeli Jews of Ethiopian descent.

At least 46 people were injured - at least 23 of them police officers. Police made 15 arrests.

Police fired stun grenades and tear gas while some protesters tried to break into the Tel Aviv City Hall, located at the square. Other protesters hurled rocks, planks and plastic and glass bottles at police .... http://www.haaretz.com