Jaffa cleric arrested for alleged incitement against Jews after Arab woman pepper-sprayed by Jewish assailants

Police say a cleric was arrested this morning in Jaffa on suspicion of inciting violence at a march yesterday to protest after a pregnant woman from the community was allegedly pepper-sprayed by Jewish assailants while she was driving her car in the city’s Ajami neighborhood.

The suspect, in his 30s, is not named.

“During the march, racist chants were heard that could cause a disturbance of order and harm public order,” police say.

“Later that night, the suspect was heard on social media calling for a disturbance of order, including racist chants against Jews,” police say.

Footage published by the Arab48 news site yesterday showed protesters marching to the site of the attack while chanting: “Tell the Shin Bet dogs, we’re not afraid of conflict.”

The woman went to hospital for medical checks after the attack. No arrests have been made in connection with the assault.

يافا: المئات يتظاهرون إثر اعتداء عنصري لمستوطنين على امرأة عربية وأطفالها ورشهم بغاز الفلفل

التفاصيل: https://t.co/88D7581jls pic.twitter.com/bHdKn1XMKv

— موقع عرب 48 (@arab48website) December 13, 2025