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Right-Wing Activists Disrupt Memorial Day; Seven Arrested

4/21/2026

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Activists Disrupt Memorial

Right-wing activists disrupted Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremonies across Israel on April 20, 2026, including Tel Aviv and Ra'anana.
Police arrested seven people in Beit Shemesh and Lod for disturbing public order, including a family who shouted during the nationwide siren.
In Beit Shemesh, two ultra-Orthodox men were detained for tearing down Israeli flags.
Police condemned the actions and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward disruptions during memorial events.

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Activists Honor Peace

The annual Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Ceremony took place in Tel Aviv on April 20, 2026, amid ongoing conflict, organized by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle–Families Forum, with over 800 attendees and broadcasts to 60 locations worldwide.
Right-wing activists opposed the ceremony and attempted to disrupt it.
Nahil Hanuna recounted the deaths of her family members during the conflict.
Kholoud Hushiya spoke about her son's death and the ongoing pain of loss.
The ceremony emphasized a collective desire for peace and reconciliation.

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Activists Disrupt Memorial

Right-wing activists disrupted Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremonies across Israel on April 20, 2026, including Tel Aviv and Ra'anana.
Police arrested seven people in Beit Shemesh and Lod for disturbing public order, including a family who shouted during the nationwide siren.
In Beit Shemesh, two ultra-Orthodox men were detained for tearing down Israeli flags.
Police condemned the actions and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy toward disruptions during memorial events.

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