Hashalom Interchange News Today

The new name serves as a tribute to the countless of demonstrators who have gathered at this location for 28 consecutive weeks.

Thousands of demonstrators blocked streets and major highways throughout Israel Thursday during a third day of nationwide protests over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judicial system.

The latest plan involves expanding two bridges between the Hashalom Interchange and the Arlozorov Interchange over the Ayalon Highway.

Police say they used violence after coming under attack by demonstrators, but senior officers say crowd behavior did not warrant use of excessive force and stun grenades

Clashes with stun grenades, water cannons mark 1st time these are seen at demos; at least 11 injured, 50 arrested; Netanyahu, Lapid accuse each other of stirring up anarchy

Another 10,000 estimated at Habima square; thousands more in Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba; Lapid: ‘We will not give up until we win’

Opening on corner of Ibn Gabirol and Zeitlin streets said shallow, with repair work expected to take hours; light rail construction thought to be cause

Heavy traffic built up in the area due to the sinkhole and police are working to direct traffic to alternate routes.

Lanes open to drivers headed south to Hashalom Interchange as of Sunday morning under authority supervision

Off-ramp and surrounding areas will remain shut until at least Wednesday to allow for additional testing; motorists continue to face delays