Police have declared that the protest by ultra-Orthodox extremists on Highway 4 is illegal, stating that the commanding officer on site announced this to protesters before forces began dispersal operations. Police also reported they are directing traffic to alternative routes due to the road blockage. According to police, Highway 4 has been blocked to northbound traffic from Aluf Sadeh Interchange, with vehicles being directed to Highway 471. Additionally, the southbound lane from Em HaMoshavot has been blocked, with traffic being redirected to Petah Tikva.