15
Jul 2025
9:12 UTC
Israel Tactical: Pro-Druze protestors block roads, burn tires near northern Israel’s Shefaram during late morning hours of July 15; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation:
- According to emerging reports, dozens of individuals set fire to tires and blocked roads near Shefaram during the morning hours of July 15.
- Protesting individuals were seen waving Druze flags.
- Reports indicate that the demonstrators are expressing solidarity with the Druze community in Syria’s as-Suweida and are calling on the Israeli government to take action against the Syrian government.
- Unconfirmed reports indicated that Route 70 near Avlayim Junction and Highway 85 near Rama Junction were also blocked.
Source: X
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in northern Israel over the coming hours on July 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance on Route 70 near Avlayim Junction and Highway 85 adjacent to the Rama junction due to the ongoing reported civil unrest.
- If in the area, allot for travel-related disruptions and seek alternate routes to minimize delays.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Shefaram; northern Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- According to emerging reports, dozens of individuals set fire to tires and blocked roads near Shefaram during the morning hours of July 15.
- Protesting individuals were seen waving Druze flags.
- Reports indicate that the demonstrators are expressing solidarity with the Druze community in Syria’s as-Suweida and are calling on the Israeli government to take action against the Syrian government.
- Unconfirmed reports indicated that Route 70 near Avlayim Junction and Highway 85 near Rama Junction were also blocked.
Source: X
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in northern Israel over the coming hours on July 15 are advised to maintain heightened vigilance on Route 70 near Avlayim Junction and Highway 85 adjacent to the Rama junction due to the ongoing reported civil unrest.
- If in the area, allot for travel-related disruptions and seek alternate routes to minimize delays.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Shefaram; northern Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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