Israeli Police Declare State of Emergency to Face the "Day of Resistance "Mounted by Protesters

The right-wing Israeli government insists on its plan to overthrow the ruling system and weaken the judiciary and its passage of the "reasonableness" law, which is one of its most dangerous provisions; in return, the popular protest leaders insisted on what it called a "day of anger and resistance," Tuesday.

Over that day, monotonous life was paralyzed throughout Israel; the police decided to reinforce its forces in all cities and road junctions as if it were in a state of emergency. Plans were drawn up to prevent the closure of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, to expel non-travelers arriving there, and to confront demonstrators' attempts to block central roads.

Informed sources said that the Inspector General of Police, Kobi Shabtai, gave instructions to allow the demonstrators to protest but, at the same time, requested the suppression of every demonstration that disturbs monotonous life, such as closing central streets or closing ports.

Shabtai asked the Central District Police not to allow a repeat of the scenes at Ben Gurion Airport last week, which led to road closures and flight delays.

Police warned that demonstrators who flout orders by trying to block roads or engage in other disturbances would be detained or arrested.