Ultra-Orthodox Protests Disrupt Traffic; Jerusalem Incident Under Scrutiny
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Ultra-Orthodox protests against military conscription blocked major roads in Israel on Thursday, including Highway 4 and the entrance to Jerusalem. The demonstrations were called by the Jerusalem Faction following recent arrests of draft dodgers. Police declared the protests illegal and warned of force, while also investigating an incident in Jerusalem where a protester reportedly clung to a vehicle. The IDF had recently resumed arrest operations after a break.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox protests against military conscription blocked Highway 4 and the entrance to Jerusalem on Thursday.
- The Jerusalem Faction called for protests following recent arrests of draft dodgers.
- Rabbi Azriel Auerbach urged participation in the demonstrations.
- Police declared the protests illegal and warned of force.
- An incident in Jerusalem involving a protester and a vehicle is under investigation.
- The IDF recently resumed arrest operations for draft dodgers after a two-month pause.
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrations against mandatory military conscription erupted on Thursday, blocking major roadways and causing significant traffic disruptions during rush hour. The protests were called by the Jerusalem Faction in response to the recent arrests of draft dodgers, with Rabbi Azriel Auerbach urging participation.
Demonstrators blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak in both directions, leading police to declare the gathering illegal and warn of potential force. Traffic officers rerouted vehicles, while police reinforced their presence in Jerusalem, where hundreds blocked the entrance to the city near the String Bridge and dozens disrupted traffic on Bar Ilan Street. The protests also impacted the light rail system, necessitating temporary route changes.
Amid the Jerusalem demonstrations, reports emerged of a protester being run over. However, police stated the incident involved an individual who intentionally clung to a vehicle, presenting documentation to support their account. This follows a similar confrontation earlier in the week in Modi'in, where a military police attempt to arrest a draft dodger was thwarted by a large crowd of protesters who surrounded the officers, eventually forcing their withdrawal.
The IDF had recently resumed proactive arrest operations for draft dodgers after a two-month hiatus in home visits by military police.
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