MK Tzvi Sukkot prevented from entering school in Umm al-Fahm amid protests

MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) was unable to enter a school in Umm al-Fahm on Sunday amid protest chants against him, and left the scene, according to Oren Ravid (N12). The incident is part of ongoing tensions around MK visits to Arab communities.

MK Tzvi Sukkot (Religious Zionism) was blocked from entering a school in Umm al-Fahm on Sunday afternoon as protesters chanted against him, forcing him to leave the scene, according to Oren Ravid (N12). No injuries or arrests were reported during the incident. The event is the latest in a series of contentious visits by Jewish Israeli lawmakers to Arab communities in Israel, often drawing protests. Sukkot has not commented publicly.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 13:00 · 28 JunLatest

   MK Sukkot left the scene after being prevented from entering the school.

2. 12:13 · 28 Jun

   Local schools declared a strike in response to the visit.

3. 12:03 · 28 Jun

   MK Zvi Sukkot arrives in Umm al-Fahm as angry residents gather

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• Developing4 hours ago · 11:03 · 28 JunMK Jebareen accuses MK Sukkot of inciting against Umm al-Fahm ahead of planned visit

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