Ultra-Orthodox Protest Disrupts Traffic Over Draft Dodger Arrest
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked major roads and a tram line in central Israel on Thursday, October 29, to protest the arrest of a draft dodger. The protest led to significant traffic congestion near Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva. The demonstrators were followers of Rabbi Zvi Friedman, who has previously advocated for non-participation in state affairs.
The story in 3 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked roads and a tram line on October 29, causing traffic jams.
- Most protesters were students of Rabbi Zvi Friedman.
- Rabbi Friedman previously called for boycotting Knesset elections.
Ultra-Orthodox extremists blocked traffic on Thursday, October 29, at the Gea interchange near Bnei Brak and the tram line on Jabotinsky Street in Petah Tikva, causing significant traffic jams. He was subsequently arrested and taken to Military Prison No. 10 in Beit Lid.
Most of the protesters were students of Rabbi Zvi Friedman, associated with the radical "Jerusalem Faction." Friedman had previously urged his followers to boycott Knesset elections to maintain their "non-involvement in state actions."
Earlier, Netivei Yisrael had announced the closure of Highway 4 in both directions at the Em HaMoshavot and Aluf Sde interchanges due to an anticipated demonstration. Police had warned the public about traffic disruptions starting at 2:40 PM, specifically mentioning the closure of Highway 4 between the Aluf Sde and Em HaMoshavot interchanges.
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