Radical Haredim Block Gan Yavne Interchange in Surprise Protest
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Dozens of radical Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked the Gan Yavne interchange on Sunday morning to protest the arrest of draft dodgers. The surprise protest began hours before a larger planned demonstration and led to clashes with civilians. Police worked to reopen the road and redirect traffic.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of radical Haredim blocked the Gan Yavne interchange in a surprise protest.
- The demonstration protested the arrest of draft dodgers in the Shfela region.
- Protesters called the blockade a "price tag" for the arrests.
- Clashes erupted between protesters and civilians on the road.
- Police worked to reopen the road and redirect traffic.
Dozens of protesters from the Jerusalem Faction, a radical Haredi group, unexpectedly blocked the Gan Yavne interchange on Sunday morning. The demonstration, which began earlier than planned and without prior notice, was a protest against the arrest of draft dodgers. The protest was scheduled to take place hours before a larger demonstration planned for the afternoon on Highway 4.
Protesters stated that their choice to block the Gan Yavne interchange was deliberate, serving as a "price tag" for the arrest of two draft dodgers in the Shfela region over the weekend. Clashes erupted between the demonstrators and civilians present on the road during the protest.
The police reported that the illegal demonstration caused a blockage in both directions. Officers were present at the scene, redirecting traffic to alternative routes, working to reopen the road, and restore order.
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