Rocket attack kills father and daughter as rioting intensifies, prompting Netanyahu to declare a state of emergency
A rocket fired from Gaza struck a home in Lod, an Israeli city located just south of Tel Aviv, killing a father and his 16-year-old daughter. The mother of the teenager sustained serious injuries in the attack, which took place early on Wednesday.
Lod, home to both Jewish and Arab communities, has become a flashpoint for intense rioting, escalating since the violence erupted in Jerusalem. The city is now grappling with increased unrest across Israel, which has further fueled the ongoing military conflict around Gaza.
In response to the chaos, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of emergency in Lod. As tensions surged, protests led to clashes between demonstrators and police, with officers using stun grenades in an attempt to control the situation. Netanyahu vowed to act with force if necessary to restore order and end the unrest.
