Nineteen protesters were arrested during Tuesday morning's anti-government protests across Israel.
As part of the protests, major highways, including Route 6, Route 2, and Route 531 were blocked to traffic. On Route 531, a traffic accident occurred during the protest, leaving one protester seriously injured. That woman was treated by Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics at the scene and evacuated to Beilinson Hospital. The driver who hit her has been detained for questioning.
"The driver stood on Route 531, which was open to traffic, got out of her vehicle and was hit by a vehicle passing the scene," police said. It is estimated that the driver who was hit had intended to block the road independently, and the driver who hit her on the freeway did not manage to stop in time.
During these protests, demonstrators clashed with police, leading to the arrest of 19 of them.
Parallel to the anti-government protests, right-wing activists held a protest outside the home of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. Police arrived at the scene immediately, threatening to remove activists Sheffi Paz and Tom Nisani, who had tied themselves to the fence around Baharav-Miara's home.
Paz said, "For years we have been holding a protest in south Tel Aviv, with a minimum of disruptions of order, and we are arrested for every little thing. We have come to say that we are sick of the selective enforcement by the police and court."
Nisani added, "Selective enforcement is a crime. I will not agree to live in a country where some people are allowed and others are not allowed. If it is permitted to block the entrances of homes as part of a protest then that includes you as well, Gali."
Later, Im Tirtzu activists arrived in Herzliya to protest outside the home of the leader of the "Brothers to Arms" movement.
"It is not too late to admit your mistake!" Im Tirtzu's Matan Jerafi said. "You have dedicated many years to Israel's security.
Supporters of the judicial reform also held protests in Tel Aviv, praying the morning prayers near Habimah Square.