Druze Protest Erupts on Highway 6, Causing Major Traffic Jams
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Dozens of Druze protesters blocked Highway 6 near the Eliakim interchange on Sunday evening, protesting the stabbing of a young Druze man in Tel Aviv. The surprise demonstration caused significant traffic congestion as protesters set tires ablaze. Police are managing the situation and rerouting traffic, with the highway remaining closed in one direction.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Druze protesters blocked Highway 6 near the Eliakim interchange on Sunday evening.
- The protest was a surprise demonstration against the stabbing of a young Druze man in Tel Aviv.
- The young man was moderately injured and three suspects were arrested following the Tel Aviv incident.
- Protesters set tires on fire, causing major traffic jams and a highway closure.
- Police are on the scene managing traffic and maintaining order.
Dozens of Druze protesters from the villages of Daliyat al-Karmel and Usfiya staged a surprise protest on Highway 6 on Sunday evening, blocking traffic during peak hours. The demonstration was sparked by the weekend assault of a young Druze man outside a Tel Aviv nightclub. According to the man's father, he and two friends were celebrating a birthday when they were attacked, allegedly because their Arabic accent made their attackers disbelieve they were Druze, even after the victim stated he was with two soldiers. The young man was stabbed and moderately injured in the altercation, and three suspects have been arrested.
The protesters gathered spontaneously, blocking the highway near the Eliakim interchange and setting tires on fire. Police from the Northern District and Traffic Division are on the scene, directing traffic and working to maintain order. Highway 6 remains closed to traffic from north to south in the vicinity of the Eliakim interchange due to the ongoing protest.
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