Police clash with protesters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem at weekly Saturday night rallies

Anti-government protesters blocked major roads and scuffled with police in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem Saturday evening during weekly protests demanding new elections and an immediate hostage deal.

Interrupting traffic has become routine for anti-government demonstrators in Tel Aviv over the past few weeks. But Saturday marked the first time since October 7 that protesters in Jerusalem blocked the intersection at Paris Square, after speeches from family members of hostages held in Gaza.