Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, February 10, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Police arrest 7 protesters for blocking Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, lighting bonfire
Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attacks by Hamas block a road during a rally calling for their release in Tel Aviv on February 8, 2024. (AHMAD GHARABLI / AFP)
At least seven protesters were arrested tonight in Tel Aviv during a protest calling for the release of the hostages and new elections.
Some protesters blocked part of the Ayalon Highway heading south and were detained, police say.
The protesters set bonfires ablaze and blocked the highway’s southern lane for some time.
The road has since been cleared and reopened for traffic, police say.
At least five other protesters received fines for “obstructing traffic,” according to the police.
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