Approximately 32 individuals were arrested nationwide on August 17th for public order violations during ongoing protests, with police working to clear blocked roads in areas including Ayalon and Route 16 from Jerusalem towards Tel Aviv. Protests involved disruptions such as the Nir Oz community blocking the Kaplan-De Vinci Junction and demonstrators closing tunnels in the Jerusalem region, leading to confrontations with police. Reports indicated that police made arrests in the Jerusalem region after protesters closed a tunnel on the 16th road towards Mardakhi's Sleles, facing law enforcement. The police stated that closing roads without permits is a legal violation and endangers public safety, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining public order while upholding the right to demonstrate within legal boundaries. Specific road closures were reported on Annaba east, Nahlal in both directions, Raqnana Junction in all directions, and Chilite junction in all directions. Amidst the protests, a Palestinian source informed the Qatari al-Arab channel that a meeting is scheduled in Cairo between Egyptian and Hamas senior officials, along with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Haya, at the invitation of Egyptian intelligence head Hassan Rashad. This meeting aims to discuss strategies for pressuring Israel, particularly in light of Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance on mediation efforts. The source described the situation as reflecting "Zionist arrogance" and a continuation of conflict with American backing and international silence. In other developments, Indonesia commenced humanitarian assistance into the Gaza Strip, receiving special approval from the Prime Minister's Office due to policy implications. The Indonesian aid parachutes are being coordinated by Jordan, with participation from the Emirates, Germany, Belgium, and France. Over the past week, approximately 2,250 trucks were collected and distributed from the Gaza side of the Kerem Shalom and Zikim Crossings by the UN and international organizations. Additionally, over 1,660 humanitarian aid trucks, primarily containing food, entered through these crossings. Separately, a report highlighted the case of Marah Zohry, a 20-year-old Gazan woman with leukemia, who was evacuated to Italy. Italian authorities had requested her evacuation due to her illness, and Israel had approved and facilitated the transfer, proposing several dates. The report stated that Israel facilitates medical transfers, especially for children, and encourages such requests from countries, while alleging Hamas exploits these situations for its own agenda. Marah Zohry reportedly died of malnutrition shortly after her arrival in Italy. In Khan Yunis, "Death Assistance" was reported shortly before shells fell directly over tents in the Ahl al-Sunna camp in the Bir 19 area, causing casualties and destruction.
