The police are prepared for demonstrations protesting violence against women that are scheduled for today at various locations throughout the country. More than 300 bodies are expected to take part in a strike by women.
Starting at 8:00 am traffic jams are expected at the Azrieli junction and other locations in Tel Aviv. At 09:30, demonstrations will begin in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Be'er Sheva, Sharonim Junction, Beit Lid Junction and elsewhere. At noon, the vicinity of the Derech Namir - Rokach Boulevard intersection in Tel Aviv is expected to be crowded. In the afternoon there will be demonstrations and other marches, including at Jerusalem's Safra Square and the courthouse in Be'er Sheva. At 19:30 a demonstration will take place in Rabin Square in Tel Aviv.