Police reopened the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, after Haredi demonstrators blocked the major artery. Eight people were arrested during the incident, according to Israeli media.
At 19:05 Jerusalem, police reopened the Ayalon Highway to traffic after Haredi protesters had blocked the northbound lanes. Eight people were arrested during the incident, according to Israeli media.
The Zioneer first reported the blockage at 18:38, citing Channel 12 footage of demonstrators demanding a state commission of inquiry. By 18:38, police were making arrests, and a subsequent report at the same timestamp indicated the highway had been reopened. A separate bulletin at 19:00 confirmed the eight arrests. The road's final reopening at 19:05 followed these developments.
The protest is part of broader Haredi demonstrations against draft-related arrests. The Zioneer has reported similar blockades on Highway 4 and Highway 6 in recent days, including police use of water cannon and stun grenades to clear protesters.
No further details on the identities of those arrested or charges have been released. The highway remains open as of this update.
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