Road 4 Closed for Haredi Protest, Disrupting Rush Hour Traffic
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Road 4 was closed in both directions near Bnei Brak on Thursday afternoon due to a planned protest by the Jerusalem Faction of the Haredi community. The closure caused significant traffic jams during rush hour, with further disruptions expected on Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva. Police managed traffic and advised the public to use alternative routes and avoid the protest areas. The police emphasized their commitment to allowing legal protests while preventing public disorder.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Road 4 was closed in both directions near Bnei Brak for a Haredi protest.
- The protest by the Jerusalem Faction caused significant rush hour traffic jams.
- Additional road closures were expected on Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva.
- Police directed traffic and advised the public to use alternative routes.
- Authorities stated they would not permit public disorder or endanger public safety.
Road 4 in Israel was closed to traffic in both directions between Aluf Sadeh and Ha'em Ha'moshavot junctions on Thursday afternoon due to a planned protest by the Jerusalem Faction of the Haredi community. The closure, which coincided with rush hour, caused significant traffic congestion, with backups reported from Gan Raveh interchange. Additional road closures were anticipated on Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva. Police forces were present at the scene, directing traffic and rerouting civilians to alternative routes. Authorities advised the public to use alternate roads, stay updated on traffic conditions, and avoid the protest areas. The Israel Police stated that while they recognize the right to protest as a cornerstone of democracy and permit demonstrations within legal boundaries, they will not tolerate public disorder, disruptions to freedom of movement, or actions that endanger public safety.
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