Ultra-Orthodox Protests Turn Violent, Disrupting Traffic and Clashing with Police
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Ultra-Orthodox protests against draft dodger arrests turned violent on Thursday, causing major traffic disruptions and clashes with police. A protester was lightly injured by a car in Jerusalem, and a bystander lost consciousness during an arrest near Bnei Brak. Police used stun grenades and force to disperse demonstrators, while the Shas party distanced itself from the disruptions.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox protests against draft dodger arrests led to violent clashes with police on Thursday.
- A Haredi protester was lightly injured by a car in Jerusalem during the demonstrations.
- A bystander lost consciousness during an arrest near Bnei Brak after allegedly interfering with police.
- Police deployed stun grenades and force to disperse protesters, despite a ministerial prohibition.
- Traffic was severely disrupted on Highway 4 and the entrance to Jerusalem.
- The Shas party publicly distanced itself from the disruptive protests.
Ultra-Orthodox protests against the arrest of draft dodgers escalated into severe confrontations across Israel on Thursday, leading to road blockages and clashes with police. Demonstrations disrupted traffic on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak and the entrance to Jerusalem, halting light rail operations. Videos circulated showing police officers striking protesters and deploying stun grenades, despite a prohibition on their use by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. In Jerusalem, a young Haredi man was lightly injured when a vehicle accelerated towards a group of protesters. Another incident involved a truck accelerating towards demonstrators. Near Bnei Brak, a bystander who reportedly interfered with police activity, including tearing a police loudspeaker cable, lost consciousness during his arrest. Police stated that protesters blocked Highway 4, shouted insults, and that two demonstrators were arrested for assaulting officers after attempts at dialogue failed and dispersal measures were employed. In Jerusalem, police rescued a soldier surrounded by protesters, using force and dispersal methods, and arrested another suspect. The Shas party issued a statement distancing itself from the protests, opposing road blockages and aligning with a national stance supporting soldiers.
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