Road 4 Closed for Haredi Protest, Disrupting Rush Hour Traffic
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Road 4 was closed in both directions on Thursday afternoon due to a planned Haredi protest by the Jerusalem Faction, causing significant rush hour traffic jams. Police managed traffic and advised the public to use alternative routes. The police stated they would not tolerate public disorder or endangerment during the demonstration.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Road 4 was closed in both directions due to a planned Haredi protest.
- The protest by the Jerusalem Faction caused significant rush hour traffic congestion.
- Additional road closures were expected on Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva.
- Police managed traffic and advised the public to use alternative routes.
- Police stated they would not permit public disorder or endangerment.
Road 4 in Israel was closed to traffic in both directions between Aluf Sadeh and Umm al-Fahm intersections on Thursday afternoon due to a planned protest by the Jerusalem Faction of the Haredi community. The closures, which coincided with peak rush hour, caused significant traffic congestion, with reports of heavy traffic from Gan Raveh interchange. Additional road closures were expected on Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva. Police forces were present at the scene, directing traffic and rerouting civilians to alternative routes. The Israel Police issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to upholding the right to protest as a cornerstone of democracy, provided it remains within legal boundaries. However, they stated they would not permit public disorder, disruptions to freedom of movement, or any actions that could endanger public safety. The public was advised to use alternative routes and stay updated on traffic conditions, avoiding the protest areas.
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