Jerusalem Faction Protesters Block Major Highway After Arrests
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Members of the Jerusalem Faction blocked Highway 4 at the Yavne interchange on Sunday morning to protest the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers. The demonstration caused significant traffic disruptions in both directions. Police advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
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- Jerusalem Faction members blocked Highway 4 at the Yavne interchange on Sunday.
- The protest was in response to the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers.
- The highway was blocked in both directions, causing traffic jams.
- Passersby attempted to remove protesters from the road.
- Police urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Members of the Jerusalem Faction group blocked Highway 4 in both directions at the Yavne interchange on Sunday morning, protesting the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers. The demonstrators halted traffic, causing significant delays and congestion in the area. Videos from the scene show protesters blocking vehicles while passersby attempted to clear them from the road.
The Jerusalem Faction had announced their intention to demonstrate following the arrests but did not initially disclose the time or location. They arrived at the Yavne interchange on Sunday to commence the blockade.
Israel's National Roads Authority confirmed the closure of Highway 4 at the Yavne interchange due to the protest, reporting local traffic jams. The police also confirmed the road closure in both directions and urged drivers to avoid the area, use alternative routes via navigation apps, and follow officers' instructions.
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