Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic, Injure Demonstrator
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked major roads in Israel on Thursday, including Route 4 and entrances to Jerusalem, to demonstrate against the arrest of draft dodgers. One demonstrator was lightly injured when run over during the Jerusalem protests. The disruptions caused severe traffic jams, halted Jerusalem's light rail, and led to warnings of airport access issues.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox protests against draft dodgers led to major road closures in Israel on Thursday.
- Route 4 was blocked in both directions near Bnei Brak, and Jerusalem's entrances and exits were shut.
- One demonstrator was lightly injured after being run over during protests in Jerusalem.
- Jerusalem's light rail service was suspended, and severe traffic jams were reported in the capital.
- The Israel Airports Authority warned of potential disruptions to Ben Gurion Airport access roads.
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators protesting the arrest of draft dodgers blocked major roads on Thursday, causing significant traffic disruptions across Israel. Route 4 was closed in both directions between the Aluf Sde and Umm Safa interchanges near Bnei Brak, with traffic diverted. In Jerusalem, dozens of protesters blocked entrances and exits to the city, leading to the suspension of the light rail service and severe traffic jams.
During the protests, one demonstrator was run over and sustained minor injuries. The protests are attributed to the Jerusalem Faction, an ultra-Orthodox group. The Israel Airports Authority warned of heavy traffic and potential disruptions to access roads leading to Ben Gurion Airport, advising travelers to stay updated on traffic conditions and assuring that airport operations would continue as normal.
Authorities had anticipated significant traffic disturbances, particularly on Route 4 and on Jabotinsky Street in Bnei Brak. The disruptions in Jerusalem coincided with a large concert, NEXT, scheduled for Thursday evening at Ramat Gan Stadium, raising concerns of exceptionally heavy traffic in the Gush Dan area due to the combined impact of the protests and the event. Drivers and travelers to the airport were urged to seek alternative routes and prepare for delays.
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