Ultra-Orthodox Protest Erupts Over Jerusalem Light Rail Construction
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox extremists protested the installation of new light rail stations on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street on Tuesday. The demonstrators blocked traffic and disrupted daily life, leading to police intervention to disperse the unlawful gathering. The protest is part of a long-standing opposition to the light rail project in the area.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dozens of ultra-Orthodox extremists protested new light rail stations in Jerusalem.
- Protesters blocked traffic on Bar Ilan Street and lay on mattresses in the road.
- The demonstration escalated into an unlawful disturbance, according to police.
- Police forces dispersed the protesters after they refused to leave.
- The protest is part of years of opposition to the light rail project.
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox extremists demonstrated in Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street on Tuesday, protesting the installation of new light rail stations. The protesters, who emerged from Tzfunia Street, began rioting near the new station, blocking vehicle traffic on Bar Ilan Street. At one point, demonstrators spread mattresses in the road and lay on them to disrupt traffic, protesting the light rail's passage through the area.
The protest comes after years of opposition, demonstrations, and clashes over the light rail project on Bar Ilan Street. Despite the ongoing construction, opponents have vowed to continue their struggle.
The police stated that the protest escalated into an illegal disturbance, with rioters blocking traffic and disrupting daily life. After an attempted dialogue failed, a police officer declared the gathering unlawful and ordered the protesters to disperse. When they did not comply, police forces began to break up the demonstration.
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