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Protests Erupt Against Journalist Amid Rising Tensions in Israel

2/27/2026

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Jewish extremists protested outside Tel Aviv home of Arab Israeli journalist Lucy Aharish for the fifth time in a week.
Many organizers are linked to Likud, which has not condemned the protests.
Aharish's comments on crime in Arab communities triggered backlash, and she has faced threats since earlier this month.
Supporters held a parallel protest outside Channel 13, where Aharish works, and Einav Zangauker wore a shirt reading "Inshallah".

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Jewish extremists protested outside Tel Aviv home of Arab Israeli journalist Lucy Aharish for the fifth time in a week.
Many organizers are linked to Likud, which has not condemned the protests.
Aharish's comments on crime in Arab communities triggered backlash, and she has faced threats since earlier this month.
Supporters held a parallel protest outside Channel 13, where Aharish works, and Einav Zangauker wore a shirt reading "Inshallah".