Illegal demonstration on Highway 6, near the Ben Shemen interchange – Police forces operated in recent hours to maintain public order following demonstrators who blocked the road.

Police dispersed an illegal demonstration on Highway 6, restoring traffic flow after hundreds of protesters blocked the road and clashed with officers.

The road is now open to traffic in both directions. During the disturbance, hundreds of protesters clashed with police officers, blocked vehicles with their bodies, and infringed upon the freedom of movement of road users. A police officer declared the demonstration illegal before the use of force. Despite warnings, the protesters did not comply with instructions, continued to disturb public order, and blocked the roads. The forces were compelled to use force to disperse the protesters and allow the movement of vehicles.