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Ongoing Story· Day 11

Jerusalem Faction Protests Disrupt Traffic in Central Israel and Jerusalem

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Jerusalem Faction Protest Blocks Highway 4 Near Yavne Interchange

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Hebrew · 24 newsrooms covering

The Jerusalem Faction's protest on Highway 4 near the Yavne interchange has concluded, with the road now open in both directions. The demonstration was a response to the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers. Police Commissioner Danny Levi vowed a "firm hand and zero tolerance" against future road blockages. Traffic congestion persisted near the Ashdod interchange following the incident.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Highway 4 near Yavne interchange reopened after Jerusalem Faction protest.
  • Protest stemmed from the weekend arrest of two draft dodgers.
  • Police Commissioner Danny Levi vowed zero tolerance for future road blockages.
  • Civilians were seen attempting to clear protesters from the road.
  • Traffic congestion continued near the Ashdod interchange.
Jerusalem Faction Protest Blocks Highway 4 Near Yavne Interchange
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Highway 4 was reopened in both directions near the Yavne interchange after being blocked due to a protest by the Jerusalem Faction. The protest was held against the arrest of two draft dodgers over the weekend. Traffic congestion remained near the Ashdod interchange, according to Netivei Israel. During the demonstration, civilians were filmed attempting to remove protesters who had sat down on the road. In response to the blockages, Police Commissioner Danny Levi instructed commanders to act decisively to prevent road closures and disturbances. "Anyone who chooses to disrupt public order and block roads will encounter a firm hand and zero tolerance from the Israel Police," he stated.

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