Police clear hostage family protesters who were blocking major Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway

Family members of the hostages block Route 1 on March 8, 2024. (Screen capture/X)
Family members of the hostages block Route 1 on March 8, 2024. (Screen capture/X)

Traffic has resumed flowing on the Route 1 highway between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv after police say they successfully cleared the road of hostage family protesters who are demanding the government do more to secure the release of their loved ones after 145 days in captivity.

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