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Druze Protestors Block Major Highway in Northern Israel

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Highway 6 Reopens After Protest Over Alleged Racist Attack

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Highway 6 near the Elyakim interchange reopened after a one-hour closure due to a protest by dozens of Druze demonstrators. They blocked traffic and set tires ablaze to protest an alleged racist attack in Tel Aviv against individuals speaking Arabic. The highway is now open in both directions.

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  • Highway 6 near Elyakim reopened after a one-hour closure.
  • Dozens of Druze protesters blocked the highway in both directions.
  • Protesters set tires ablaze to demonstrate against an alleged racist attack.
  • The alleged attack in Tel Aviv targeted individuals for speaking Arabic.
Highway 6 Reopens After Protest Over Alleged Racist Attack
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Police announced that Highway 6 near the Elyakim interchange has been reopened to traffic in both directions after being closed for approximately one hour. The closure was caused by dozens of Druze protesters who set tires ablaze and blocked the road. The demonstration was a protest against an alleged racist attack on members of the Druze community in Tel Aviv. The protesters claim the individuals were attacked simply for speaking Arabic.

YnetCentre · Rishon LeZion

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