Dozens hurt, more than 130 arrested on 3rd day of Israel protests

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Dozens hurt, more than 130 arrested on 3rd day of Israel protests

July 3 (UPI) -- More than 130 people were arrested and more than 100 were injured as activists rioted early Wednesday to protest the police shooting of a 19-year-old man in Israel.

Police said 111 officers and activists were hurt during the protests, which began Monday. Israeli security minister Gilad Erdan said Israeli police have made progress against excessive policing of members of the nation's Ethiopian community, citing statistics that show a 21 percent decline in arrests.

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