All arrested protesters released; man who drove threateningly toward crowd kept in custody

A man accused of threateningly accelerating his car in the direction of anti-government protesters last night has his remand extended as police continue to investigate the incident.

Overall, 21 protesters were arrested during clashes with police last night as some broke through police barriers to block the Ayalon Highway, with five remaining in police custody overnight, reports the Ynet news site. All of them were reportedly released today.

Yosef Haim Mamia is ordered held in custody for a further three days by the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court on suspicion he endangered human lives on a public road. He is also suspected of reckless driving in a vehicle, obstructing a police officer under aggravated circumstances and assaulting a police officer in the performance of his duties.