Torah scrolls, Jewish holy scriptures, are removed from a synagogue set on fire during the violence in the city of Lod. Photograph: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters
The Guardian: Israeli city of Lod descends into ‘civil war’ as violence escalates
Netanyahu declares state of emergency in city south of Tel Aviv as father and daughter killed in rocket attack
A father and daughter have been killed in the Israeli city of Lod after a rocket fired from Gaza hit the courtyard of their home. The 16-year-old girl’s mother was seriously injured in the attack early on Wednesday. The victims were Palestinian citizens of Israel, also known as Israeli Arabs.
Lod, a city with both Jewish and Arab residents about 15 miles south of Tel Aviv, has been the scene of serious rioting as violence that started in Jerusalem has escalated across Israel and triggered military conflict in and around Gaza.
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More News On The Unrest In The Israeli City Of Lod
Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads -- BBC
Israel declares curfew in Arab-Jewish town hit by violence -- Reuters
Police impose overnight curfew in Lod after mass rioting -- Times of Israel
After mass rioting, police announce 8 p.m. curfew in Lod -- Times of Israel
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