Israeli Arabs clashed with police in northern Israel. More than 30 Israeli Arabs — including three legislators who represent the Israeli Arab community — were wounded in the clashes near the town of Tira, according to the Jerusalem Post. The clashes erupted after demonstrators began protesting plans to expropriate Arab land for building the Trans-Israel Highway in the area.
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