The Israeli government will convene a special ministerial committee tasked with exploring the possibility of deporting Eritrean migrants who were involved in yesterday’s riot in Tel Aviv and attacked police officers.

The violent riots by Eritrean asylum seekers in Tel Aviv were quelled and the situation under control, Israeli police confirmed Saturday, adding that at least 39 were arrested.

More than 100 people were injured in violent clashes in Tel Aviv between Eritrean government supporters celebrating an Eritrea Day event and opponents of President Isaias Afwerki.

Israeli police fired stun grenades to break up the clashes, while protesters hurled stones at police, set fire to trash bins and vandalized several shops. Footage circulating on social media showed Eritrean government supporters beating anti-government protesters with clubs.

Israeli medical officials said more than 140 people were treated for injuries, including about 30 police officers.

Protestors hurled rocks and wooden planks at officers, who used riot dispersal means and mounted forces to clear the Eritreans, some of whom vandalized shops in the area.

Footage circulating on social media showed government supporters beating anti-government protesters with clubs.

About 18,500 Eritrean asylum seekers currently live in Israel, according to Assaf, an organization that aids refugees.