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Druze Protest Blocks Highway After Tel Aviv Attack
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Incident Triggering the Protest
A night-time assault at a Tel Aviv club left three young Druze men injured. Eyewitnesses reported the attackers shouting “We don’t want Arabs here” before beating the victims. One of the men, who is about to enlist in the Israel Defense Forces, was stabbed while shielding his two friends—both active-duty soldiers. He suffered injuries to his back, arm and face and was hospitalized in moderate condition.
Sunday Demonstration on Route 6
On Sunday, Druze protesters gathered near the Elyakim Interchange on Route 6 in northern Israel. Demonstrators blocked southbound traffic and set tires ablaze, causing heavy congestion. The protest was described by police as a response to the Tel Aviv club attack and the perceived anti-Arabic hostility.
Police Action and Traffic Restoration
Officers from the Northern District and the Traffic Division were dispatched to the scene. Police directed traffic, worked to maintain public order, and eventually reopened the highway. In statements, Israel Police emphasized that while freedom of expression and protest are permitted, actions that endanger public safety or disrupt order will not be allowed.
Political Condemnation
Democrats party chairman Yair Golan visited the injured teenager on October 25, 2026, and publicly condemned the club assault. He accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of spreading hate that fuels street violence. Golan pledged that the safety of Druze citizens would be a top priority for his party.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It’s hard to stand in front of a person who was harmed solely because of the language he spoke,” — Yair Golan, democrats party chairman — Yair Golan, democrats party chairman