Police have recently installed concrete roadblocks in two Arab neighborhoods in the city of Lod, effectively sealing off these areas while nearby Jewish neighborhoods remain open. Residents report that the barriers have severely disrupted daily life, blocking access for emergency services and making it difficult for students and vulnerable individuals to reach essential services. Community members and advocates describe the move as discriminatory and liken the situation to collective punishment, deepening divisions within the city. The Association for Civil Rights has urgently called for the immediate removal of the barriers, arguing that the policy is illegal and constitutes a serious violation of residents' fundamental rights.