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Sunday, August 17, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Police say 25 arrested, roads now open amid nationwide protests; Jerusalem tunnel still blocked
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePolice say they have so far arrested 25 protesters across the country this morning, amid nationwide protests and road blockages demanding a hostage and ceasefire deal and an end to the war.
Eleven of the detained demonstrators were arrested in Tel Aviv after they “violated public order and significantly impaired freedom of movement,” on the roads, law enforcement officials say.
Police claim all roads are now open to traffic after major roadblocks on several major highways. However, protesters in Jerusalem are currently blocking a key tunnel on Route 16 leading into the capital.
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