Police say all roads closed due to anti-overhaul protests in Tel Aviv reopened

Israelis protesting against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, attempt to block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, July 8, 2023. (Courtesy/Gilad Furst)
Israelis protesting against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, attempt to block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, July 8, 2023. (Courtesy/Gilad Furst)

Police say that all roads closed in the Tel Aviv area for the weekly anti-judicial overhaul protests have been reopened.

A police spokeswoman adds that officers, using water cannons, have cleared all protesters who attempted to block the Ayalon Highway.

The main thoroughfare is now open in both directions, she adds.

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