Right-wing demonstration against African migrants - Tel Aviv

01/03

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A left -wing activist holds a placard against the demonstration organized by right-wing activists against African migrants in southern Tel Aviv.

02/03

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An Israeli man shouting slogans against African migrants in southern Tel Aviv during a demonstration organized by right-wing activists.

03/03

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Right-wing Israeli holding a placard saying "Africa is not here," during a demonstration against African migrants in southern Tel Aviv.

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In recent weeks, residents of south Tel Aviv have slammed migrants in the area, and the government, over a series of crimes perpetrated by Eritrean and Sudanese migrants. Some left-wing activists came out to counter the right-wing protest.

Netanyahu said the number of migrants, which today stands at around 60,000, could increase to 600,000 if untreated and that the “flood of migrants” could negatively influence the Jewish and democratic nature of the state.