xenophobia in israel

Eritrean apartment set on fire in Jerusalem; four injured
The Jerusalem apartment shared by Eritrean asylum seekers was set on fire late last night, Ynet reports. Four were taken to the hospital, where they were treated and released for burns and smoke inhalation. Graffiti outside of the apartment read, “Get out of the neighborhood.” Authorities were alerted to the fire shortly after 3:00 AM.…
By Mya Guarnieri Jaradat June 3, 2012
After race riots, Israelis celebrate holiday with African kids
An unexpected bright spot in south Tel Aviv yesterday, less than a week after the race riots: Israelis celebrated Shavuot with the children of African asylum seekers in Levinsky Park, the public space next to the Central Bus Station that has become a hub for the migrant community. As I have done countless times over…
By Mya Guarnieri Jaradat May 27, 2012
Will this Eritrean refugee be banned from Tel Aviv buses? (photo: flickr/Activestills)
TA councilman calls for separate buses for ‘smelly’ foreigners
A Tel Aviv city councilman is appealing to the state to allocate separate buses for African refugees and migrant workers, according to an article published on Mynet on Thursday Last week, Tel Aviv City Councilman Binyamin Babayoff (Shas) sent a letter to Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, Minister of Transportation Israel Katz, and Dr. Moshe…
By Mya Guarnieri Jaradat February 18, 2012
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