Jerusalem Faction Protesters Block Highway 4 Near Yavne Interchange
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Members of the Jerusalem Faction blocked Highway 4 near the Yavne interchange on Sunday morning to protest the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers. The surprise protest caused significant traffic disruptions in both directions. Passersby were seen attempting to remove protesters from the road, while police advised drivers to seek alternate routes.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Jerusalem Faction members blocked Highway 4 near Yavne in protest of draft dodger arrests.
- The protest caused traffic disruptions and congestion in both directions.
- Passersby attempted to clear demonstrators from the road.
- Police advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
Members of the Jerusalem Faction staged a surprise protest on Sunday morning, blocking Highway 4 in both directions near the Yavne interchange. The demonstration was a response to the arrest of two draft dodgers over the weekend. Protesters blocked vehicles, leading to significant traffic disruptions and congestion in the area. Videos from the scene show passersby attempting to clear the demonstrators from the road.
The Jerusalem Faction had announced their intention to protest the arrests on Saturday but did not initially disclose the time or location. The protest began Sunday morning at the Yavne interchange.
Israel's National Roads Authority confirmed the highway closure, reporting local traffic jams. The police also confirmed the blockage and urged drivers to avoid the area, use alternative routes via navigation apps, and follow officers' instructions.
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