Protest on Highway 4 Causes Chaos, Injuries Reported
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
An illegal protest by dozens of Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Highway 4 in central Israel, leading to traffic chaos and reported injuries during a police clearing operation. Authorities are rerouting traffic and urging the public to avoid the area. Police emphasized their commitment to allowing lawful protests but not those endangering public safety or freedom of movement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction protested illegally on Highway 4.
- The protest blocked traffic in both directions between two major interchanges.
- Police forcibly cleared the demonstrators, with reports of injuries.
- Authorities are rerouting traffic and advising the public to avoid the area.
- Police stated they permit lawful protests but not those endangering public safety.
Traffic on Highway 4 in central Israel was severely disrupted in both directions between the Aluf Sadeh and Um Ha'Moshava interchanges due to an illegal protest by dozens of Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction. Police forces began forcibly clearing the demonstrators, with footage circulating online showing several individuals injured during the operation. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area, seek alternative routes, and stay updated on traffic changes. Police stated that while the right to protest is fundamental in a democracy and they facilitate lawful demonstrations, they will not permit disruptions that harm freedom of movement or endanger public safety. Traffic police are on-site directing vehicles to alternate routes.
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