Traffic remained unimpeded throughout the country on Tuesday morning, “contrary to erroneous reports” that protesters had blocked major roads, according to the Israel Police.

“At this time, all roads across the country are open to traffic,” Israel police posted to its X account shortly after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. While protesters had blocked traffic in several locations, the roadblocks were cleared “within a short time,” the statement continued.

The “day of rage” was organized by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which has been highly critical of the government’s handling of the hostage crisis.

Protests began at around 6:30 a.m., under the slogan, “Israel is standing.” Demonstrators stood at intersections throughout the country, shouted the names of the hostages, waved flags and

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