Two firebombs were hurled on Saturday night at a house in south Tel Aviv. No injuries were reported, but police are investigating whether the incident is connected to a similar racist attack ten days ago that targeted African residents.

Last week, a man was arrested on suspicion of throwing Molotov cocktails in the Shapira neighborhood in south Tel Aviv. The first report was received by police at 1 A.M. Slight damage was caused to an exterior wall of the building.

Anti-racist protesters after the firebomb attack in Tel-Aviv, April 29, 2012 (Photo: Activestills)

While police and fire services were on their way to the scene, reports were received of two similar incidents nearby. A Molotov cocktail was thrown toward a residential building in the neighborhood and another toward a public park where African migrants stay.

A day later, about 200 people demonstrated in south Tel-Aviv to express solidarity with African asylum seekers living in the area. The demonstrators, carrying signs with anti-racism messages, were met by some area residents whom tore the signs and cursed out the activists.

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