Rioters block Road 4, Geha Junction; police extricate vehicles

Disturbances are blocking Highway 4 and the Geha Junction – Police forces continue to clear vehicles. At this time, police forces continue to operate to maintain public order at the illegal demonstration on Highway 4, near the Geha Interchange and on Jabotinsky Street near Petah Tikva. A police officer in the field declared the demonstration illegal, and despite attempts at dialogue, the disturbers continue to gather at the scene, shouting at the police forces, who continue to clear vehicles and direct traffic. The public is requested to avoid coming to the area and to use alternative routes.