At the time, police were attempting to forcefully push back the crowd gathered at an intersection near the governmental building a few hours after Tel Aviv's District Police Commander Ami Eshed announced he was stepping down. Eshed had explained the decision came as a result of "failing to live up to expectations at the ministerial level."
Protesters had erected barricades and lit fires on Tel Aviv's main highway. One of the demonstrators was injured during a confrontation with the police. The victim subsequently received medical assistance, the correspondent said, detailing that Israeli officials were able to force protesters from the area with a combination of water cannon use and mounted police units.
The Israeli police began detaining protesters on Tel Aviv's main highway, who refused to disperse for several hours. About 10 people have already been detained, the correspondent reported.
Some protesters were seen making no effort to run away to avoid water cannons. The city's main highway and nearby streets remain blocked. Hundreds of police officers were dispatched to aid in the containment efforts.
A group of activists laid down on the highway at the culmination of the protest, forcing law enforcement to lift them from the ground. Many protesters were showing resistance, leading to rough detentions, all while a water cannon was used against the activists laying on the ground, the correspondent reported.