Israeli embassy temporarily closed as Albanian protesters clash with police in Tirana

Thousands of young Albanians gathered in Tirana on Saturday for the fifth consecutive day of anti-government demonstrations, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama amid widespread discontent over corruption and a lack of jobs. The student-led movement turned violent when masked participants hurled rocks at riot police, resulting in clashes in the center of the Albanian capital.

As the demonstrations spread and intensified, involving incidents where protesters smashed windows and set fire to government buildings, the Israeli embassy in Tirana was temporarily closed for security reasons. The unrest reflects deep-seated socio-economic frustrations among the country's youth.