Police Reopen Ayalon After Eight Protest Arrests

At 19:00 IDT, Israel Police said Ayalon Highway had reopened after officers cleared protesters who blocked the northbound route during demonstrations demanding a state commission of inquiry into the Hamas-led October 7 massacre. Police said eight demonstrators were arrested, describing the roadblock as a danger to drivers; the highway was open again. Families and supporters held nationwide memorial and protest events on the 1,000th day of the massacre, including the Ayalon disruption. Israel must protect lawful protest and grief-driven accountability demands, while keeping a vital artery open and preserving public order.