The 41-year-old was arrested along with seven others suspected of being involved in the violence between pro- and anti-regime Eritrean activists.
If the bill is to pass, Israel would have a set annual quota for people gaining refugee status in the country.
The government announced that they will examine the cancellation of work visas for those staying in Israel illegally, and it was agreed to promote a basic immigration law.
Benjamin Netanyahu is correct in saying that the violence is absolutely unacceptable – and ultimately the blame lies with the protesters themselves.
The riots are a symptom of a severe problem in south Tel Aviv, and residents are rightfully seeking solutions – the coalition may be able to repackage the judicial reform as the answer.
Magen David Adom said it treated 114 people, including 30 police officers, after a violent clash outside the Eritrean Embassy.
The violent clashes that occurred at the Eritrean Embassy in Tel Aviv on Saturday was only the most recent in a series of escalating protests against the Eritrean government.
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The anti- and pro-Eritrean regime protesters have come head-to-head in Tel Aviv, but what is the conflict about?
Fighting broke out between Eritrean pro-government and anti-government protesters. Could it have been avoided?