Surprise Protest in Northern Israel: Druze Demonstrators Block Highway 6

Druze demonstrators blocked Highway 6 near the Eliakim interchange in northern Israel and set tires on fire along the roadway, Reshet 13 and Behadrey Haredim reported.

According to the reports, the action was a surprise protest that led to the closure of the highway section to vehicular traffic in the north following the burning of tires at the interchange.

The immediate background to the demonstration, the protesters' demands, and how long the roadway will remain blocked have not yet been released. Likewise, no reports of casualties or arrests at the scene have been announced, and further details have not yet been made public.