A Jerusalem court early on Sunday ordered the release of a leading activist opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rule and whose arrest prompted hundreds to protest outside the Israeli leader's residence.
Retired Brig. Gen. Amir Haskel has been a leader of the protest movement against Netanyahu, demanding that the long-time leader step down while facing charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes.
Haskel and several others were detained on Friday in what police said was an "illegal" demonstration because the protesters blocked roads.