Ultra-Orthodox Protests Erupt Over Draft Evasion Arrests
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters from the "Peleg Yerushalmi" movement demonstrated in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem on Sunday against renewed arrests of draft evaders. Demonstrators blocked Highway 4 in Bnei Brak and a road near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge. Police used stun grenades to disperse the crowds after protesters disrupted public order, blocked roads, and clashed with drivers.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem on Sunday.
- Protests were against renewed arrests of draft evaders by the "Peleg Yerushalmi" movement.
- Demonstrators blocked Highway 4 in Bnei Brak and a road near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge.
- Police used stun grenades to disperse crowds causing public disorder.
- Protesters clashed with drivers and damaged vehicles during the demonstrations.
Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters from the "Peleg Yerushalmi" movement demonstrated in Bnei Brak and Jerusalem on Sunday against renewed arrests of draft evaders. In Bnei Brak, demonstrators blocked Highway 4, leading police to reroute traffic. The highway remained closed in both directions between the Aluf Sade and Em HaMoshavot interchanges. In Jerusalem, hundreds blocked a road near the Chords Bridge at the entrance to the city. Police reported using crowd dispersal methods, including stun grenades, after protesters began disrupting public order, blocking roads, clashing with drivers, and damaging vehicles.
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