Ultra-Orthodox Faction Protests Expected to Disrupt Traffic
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The 'Jerusalem Faction' is organizing large protests and traffic blockades in Jerusalem and Gush Dan on Thursday afternoon, starting at 4 PM. The demonstrations are a response to recent arrests of yeshiva students and scholars, according to the faction's leader, Rabbi Azriel Auerbach. Police are increasing their presence to manage expected traffic disruptions during the busy pre-weekend period.
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- The 'Jerusalem Faction' will hold major protests and block major roads Thursday at 4 PM.
- Protests are planned for Jerusalem and the Gush Dan area during peak traffic hours.
- The demonstrations are in response to recent arrests of yeshiva students and scholars.
- Faction leader Rabbi Azriel Auerbach directly ordered the protests.
- Police are preparing for significant traffic disruptions and have increased forces.
- The public is urged to stay informed about closures and prepare for delays.
A large-scale protest and disruption of major traffic routes are scheduled for Thursday afternoon, beginning at 4:00 PM, in central Jerusalem and the Gush Dan area. The protests are organized by 'The Committee to Save Torah World,' an organization affiliated with the 'Jerusalem Faction' ('Ha'Feleg Ha'Yerushalmi'). The decision to launch the protests was made directly by the faction's leader, Rabbi Azriel Auerbach, in response to a series of recent arrests of yeshiva students and kollel scholars.
Rabbi Auerbach reportedly delivered sharp remarks to the committee's rabbis, criticizing army authorities and the Haredi establishment. He stated, "Yeshiva students and scholars are thrown into prison, and no one opens their mouth or makes a peep." The protests are expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in Gush Dan and Jerusalem during peak hours leading into the weekend.
Israeli Police and authorities are preparing with reinforced forces. Drivers and public transportation users are advised to remain vigilant, stay updated on expected road closures, and prepare for substantial traffic delays.
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