Galilee Residents Angered by Travel Restrictions During Arab Protests
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- Galilee residents were told to limit travel due to planned Arab protests.
- The advisory coincided with Simchat Torah celebrations, causing anger.
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the situation "unbearable."
- Residents criticized the need to alter holiday plans.
- A resident released a video condemning the directive.
Residents of the Misgav Regional Council in the Galilee expressed outrage after receiving an advisory to limit travel and stay home between 2 PM and 8 PM on a recent afternoon. The recommendation was issued due to planned protests in the nearby Arab towns of Sakhnin, Arraba, and Deir Hanna.
The timing of the advisory, coinciding with Simchat Torah celebrations and Hakafot (rejoicing with Torah scrolls), particularly angered residents. They argued that instead of ensuring safe holiday activities, the directive forced them to alter their plans and remain indoors because of demonstrations in the vicinity.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich joined the criticism, stating that the situation is "unbearable" and calling for a fundamental change in governance policy in the Galilee. Meirav Tal-Mor, a resident of the Galilee, released a video strongly condemning the situation, asserting that the advisory effectively meant residents were asked to stay home during Arab protests in the area.
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