Hundreds march in southern Tel Aviv after Supreme Court decision that will lead to release of some 1,200 illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from Holot facility.
Several hundred residents of southern Tel Aviv took to the streets Tuesday night in protest against a Supreme Court decision earlier in the day that will lead to the release of nearly 1,200 illegal immigrants and asylum seekers from the Holot detention facility where they are currently being held.
Most of those released will most likely return to southern Tel Aviv where a large number of African migrants have settled over the past decade. Locals have seen a drastic change in the neighborhood during that time period and claim that the flow of migrants has led to a drastic increase in crime and degradation of the area.
The protesting residents marched through Shuk HaTikvah to Lewinsky Park – an area known for its large African population. After a short time, the protesters were ordered to disperse by police and complied, heading back to their homes. The park was left empty except for several asylum seekers.