Ultra-Orthodox Protests Turn Violent in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Four young ultra-Orthodox men were injured during protests in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem on Sunday, sparked by the arrest of a draft dodger. One 15-year-old sustained moderate-to-severe injuries, possibly from a stun grenade, while others were lightly injured. Police reported hundreds of rioters threw stones and damaged property, and demonstrators also blocked Jerusalem's light rail.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Four young men were injured during ultra-Orthodox protests in Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem.
- A 15-year-old sustained moderate-to-severe injuries, reportedly from a stun grenade.
- Protests erupted over the arrest of an ultra-Orthodox draft dodger.
- Rioters threw stones at police and damaged infrastructure, according to authorities.
- Demonstrators also blocked Jerusalem's light rail, leading to police intervention.
Four young ultra-Orthodox men were injured during a protest in Beit Shemesh on Sunday, which erupted over the arrest of a draft dodger. A 15-year-old was evacuated in moderate-to-severe condition, reportedly after being hit by a stun grenade. Two other youths sustained minor-to-moderate injuries, allegedly after pushing a concrete barrier into the road. Another 15-year-old was treated for minor injuries to his limbs. Police stated that these two injuries were unrelated to police actions during the violent disturbance.
According to police, hundreds of rioters threw stones and objects at officers, set fire to trash cans, and damaged infrastructure. Simultaneously, protests occurred in Jerusalem, where ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked the light rail on Bar Lev Boulevard near the Shivtei Israel station. Police declared the gathering an illegal disturbance after protesters began confronting officers and throwing objects.
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