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Druze Protest Erupts at Eliakim Interchange, Blocking Traffic

Members of the Druze community staged a surprise protest at the Eliakim Interchange, blocking traffic and burning tires. The demonstration was a response to the assault of an IDF soldier of Druze origin in Tel Aviv.

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What happened

01Druze community members protested at the Eliakim Interchange, blocking traffic and burning tires.
02The protest was a response to the assault of an IDF soldier of Druze origin in Tel Aviv.
03Heavy traffic congestion resulted from the surprise demonstration.
04Firefighting teams worked to extinguish fires set by protesters.
05Police are on-site to restore order and manage the protest.
06Authorities stated they will allow legal protest but not public endangerment.

Police are working to clear the scene and restore order, stating they will uphold the right to protest within legal limits.

Translated and summarized by baba from JDN, the latest report. Read JDN’s original