Protesters Briefly Block Ayalon Highway Over Inquiry Demand; Police Arrest Eight
A small group of protesters briefly blocked lanes on the Ayalon Highway in central Israel to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry into the Simchat Torah disaster. The police intervened and arrested eight demonstrators during the protest. Following the arrests, authorities reopened the highway lanes to traffic, restoring normal flow. The protest was focused on seeking accountability and a formal investigation into the tragic event that occurred during the Simchat Torah celebrations.
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