Conflict has occurred in parts of Israel between some immigrants from Africa and residents of the neighborhood . Residents says that the police and public services can not cope with the new arrivals . Many Israelis who sympathize with the African immigrants say they believe racism is a factor . His fear has been growing for many months because illegal African immigrants have attracted anger in certain parts of Israel -- and Haymanot believes the color of his skin makes him vulnerable -- because many here will assume if you 're black in his Tel Aviv neighborhood -- you are here illegally . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the racism issue is being dealt with .
Conflict has occurred in parts of Israel between some immigrants from Africa and residents of the neighborhood . Residents says that the police and public services can not cope with the new arrivals . Many Israelis who sympathize with the African immigrants say they believe racism is a factor . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the racism issue is being dealt with .