Druze Protest Erupts at Interchange, Blocking Major Highway
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Druze community members held a surprise protest on Sunday at the Eliakim Interchange, burning tires and blocking Highway 6. Police and firefighters responded to the scene to manage the situation and reopen the road. Authorities stated they would allow protests within legal limits but not those disrupting public order.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Druze protesters set tires ablaze at the Eliakim Interchange on Sunday.
- The demonstration caused the closure of Highway 6 in both directions.
- Police and firefighting units were deployed to manage the protest.
- Authorities vowed to uphold freedom of expression but not public disorder.
Members of the Druze community staged a surprise protest on Sunday at the Eliakim Interchange, setting tires on fire on the road. The demonstration led to the closure of Highway 6 near the interchange, affecting traffic traveling north to south. Police forces from the Northern District and the Traffic Division were dispatched to the scene to manage traffic, restore public order, and reopen the road. Firefighting teams were also present. The police stated, "Israel Police will permit freedom of expression and protest within the bounds of the law, but will not permit events that harm public peace or could lead to a breach of public order."
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