Druze protesters burn tires on Highway 6
Druze protesters blocked a major highway in northern Israel following a racially motivated attack on three Druze men in Tel Aviv. The incident has sparked condemnation from political figures, who linked the violence to government-sanctioned incitement.
Why it matters
The protest underscores rising social tensions in Israel and concerns regarding the impact of government rhetoric on inter-communal relations.
A Druze protest broke out in northern Israel on Sunday, during which Route 6 was blocked to southbound traffic near the Elyakim Interchange.Protesters blocked the highway and set tires on fire, Israel Police said, causing heavy traffic in the area. Officers from the Northern District and the Traffic Division were dispatched to the scene and reopened the road.The protest comes in response to an attack on three young Druze men at a club in Tel Aviv overnight between Thursday and Friday, after they were heard speaking Arabic among themselves.According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers shouted, "We don't want Arabs here," before assaulting them.
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