Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Roads, Clash With Police Over Draft Arrests
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked major roads in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak on Thursday, demonstrating against the arrest of draft evaders. The protests disrupted traffic for over two hours and resulted in clashes with police and others. Four protesters were arrested across the two cities, and one protester was struck by a fleeing vehicle in Jerusalem.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked major roads in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak on Thursday.
- Demonstrations were against the arrest of draft evaders.
- Protests disrupted traffic for over two hours.
- Clashes erupted between protesters, police, drivers, and passersby.
- Four protesters were arrested, and one was hit by a vehicle.
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