Police Use Force to Disperse Protest Blocking Major Highway
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A protest blocking Highway 4 near Bnei Brak led to severe traffic disruptions and a heavy police response. Police declared the demonstration illegal and used force to disperse the protesters after negotiations failed. Footage from the scene indicated violent clashes and claims of excessive force.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Protesters blocked Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, causing major traffic jams.
- Police declared the demonstration illegal and used force to disperse it.
- Footage showed violent clashes and claims of excessive police force.
- Highway 4 was closed in both directions between two interchanges.
- Traffic police directed drivers to alternative routes and urged avoidance of the area.
A heated demonstration at the Geha Junction near Bnei Brak led to the complete closure of Highway 4 and severe traffic disruptions in the central region. Large police forces were deployed to the scene after protesters gathered, blocking the main artery and shouting slogans at officers. Following the heavy disruptions, Highway 4 was closed to traffic in both directions between the Aluf Sadeh and Ein HaNatziv interchanges. National Traffic Police officers directed drivers to alternative routes and urged the public to avoid the area.
A police officer declared the protest illegal as a final warning before deploying measures and using force. Attempts at negotiation failed, and the protesters refused to clear the road. Simultaneously, footage from the scene showed violent physical altercations, bleeding injuries, and claims of excessive force used during dispersal and evacuation attempts.
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