Strike by Arab Local Authorities and General Strike in Araba al-Batuf

SadaNews - A strike has affected various Arab local authorities, excluding emergency rooms, today, Tuesday, while a comprehensive strike has taken place in Araba al-Batuf, following the shooting incident that targeted the mayor, Dr. Ahmad Nassar, and the head of the popular committee, Dr. Anwar Yassin, amidst what has been described as a "serious escalation" of violence and crime affecting the Arab community.

The Higher Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens held an emergency meeting yesterday afternoon, Monday, at the Araba Municipality building, following the shooting attack that resulted in the injury of the mayor of Araba and the head of the popular committee in the city.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Committee of Local Arab Authorities, along with representatives from political parties and movements, and leaders from the Araba Municipality and the city’s popular committee, in addition to activists from various community frameworks.

The participants discussed ways to combat the rising manifestations of violence and crime, especially after the crime that targeted local leaders in the city. It was agreed to adopt proposals for a general strike in the Arab local authorities, alongside the general strike in Araba.

The participants emphasized the necessity of serious action by the responsible authorities to apprehend the perpetrators involved in the crime in Araba, which was described during the meeting as a heinous and dangerous crime that affects community security.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Follow-Up Committee confirmed the continuation of protest activities, including organizing marches and demonstrations, immediately after the lifting of restrictions on gatherings in light of the American-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Comprehensive Strike for Two Days in Araba Following Shooting of Mayor and Head of Popular Committee

The popular committee and the municipality of Araba announced a comprehensive strike in the city for two days, following the shooting crime that targeted the mayor and the head of the popular committee.

A joint statement issued by the popular committee and the municipality indicated that the recent shooting incident represents a "serious wake-up call," emphasizing that what is happening in the city and community has crossed all red lines, and that silence is no longer an option in the face of this phenomenon that threatens the safety and security of the residents.

The statement clarified that the comprehensive strike includes all institutions in the city, as a form of protest to pressure the responsible authorities to fulfill their duty in uncovering the perpetrators and putting an end to the chaos and weapons proliferation.

The organizing parties also announced the immediate formation of a local reconciliation committee, along with establishing neighborhood committees aimed at strengthening community solidarity and working to confront and contain the phenomenon of violence and crime.

As part of the planned steps, the popular committee and the municipality of Araba called upon the city's doctors to an urgent meeting today at 1 PM at the municipality building, to consult on ways to confront the rampant violence in the community.

The statement also called on educators and students to launch a wide community campaign against violence, crime, and extortion, through the dissemination of videos, images, and awareness slogans, with the participation of residents and various segments of society.

The popular committee and the municipality of Araba confirmed at the end of the statement their unequivocal rejection of the continuation of violence, emphasizing that they will not allow the city's residents to live under the threat of weapons, and will not accept Araba turning into a scene of chaos.