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Four Arrested Amid Druze Protest Violence Near Elyakim

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, Israel Police arrested four individuals during a Druze protest that blocked Highway 6 near the Elyakim interchange. The demonstration led to road closures and police intervention to disperse the crowd.

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What happened

01Israel Police arrested four individuals on Sunday during a Druze protest that blocked Highway 6 near the Elyakim interchange.
02Two suspects were arrested for assaulting a 17-year-old boy who was found lying on the ground by the roadside.
03The 17-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and was taken for medical treatment after receiving initial care at the scene.
04Two additional individuals were arrested by police officers on suspicion of public order disturbances during the demonstration.
05Police officers intervened to stop the assault and disperse the protest, which had blocked the interchange.
06The police are currently investigating the circumstances and the background of the altercation that led to the assault.

During the protest, police officers witnessed a group of youths assaulting a 17-year-old boy who was lying on the ground by the roadside. Officers intervened immediately to halt the attack and arrested two suspects on suspicion of assaulting the teenager.

The victim sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment at the scene before being taken for further medical attention. Two other individuals were arrested at the site on suspicion of public order disturbances related to the protest.

Israel Police stated that while legal protest and freedom of expression are permitted, actions that disrupt public order or harm citizens will not be tolerated. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances and background of the altercation.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 19:51