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Strike called by Israeli Arabs over Bedouin home demolitions

The decision followed a day of fighting and rising tensions over the demolitions, and an reported car-ramming which left policeman Erez Levi dead.

January 19, 2017 09:52
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Israeli Arabs have called a strike in protest over the demolition of Bedouin homes..

The action, taking place today was called in response to demolitions in the Bedouin village of Umm al-Hiran on Wednesday.

Influential advocacy group Arab Higher Committee and joint (Arab) List MK Aida Touma-Sliman declared the strike during an emergency meeting in the Negev village.

The decision followed a day of fighting and rising tensions over the demolitions, which left policeman Erez Levi dead after a resident allegedly rammed the officer with his car.