Ultra-Orthodox Protest Road Blockades in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Members of the anti-Zionist "Edah HaChareidis" group blocked roads in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Tuesday evening to protest the arrest of draft dodgers. The demonstrations disrupted traffic and train services in Jerusalem. Police worked to clear the protesters and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked roads in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh on Tuesday evening.
- The demonstrations were organized by the anti-Zionist "Edah HaChareidis" group.
- Protesters were demonstrating against the arrest of draft dodgers.
- Road blockades caused traffic disruptions and affected train services in Jerusalem.
- Police were deployed to clear the roads and restore public order.
Members of the anti-Zionist "Edah HaChareidis" group staged protests on Tuesday evening, blocking roads in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh. The demonstrations were in response to the arrest of draft dodgers. In Jerusalem, the protesters blocked the intersection of Jaffa and Shary Yisrael streets, and also disrupted train traffic near the Tavori Station. In Beit Shemesh, the blockade was on Highway 38. Police forces were deployed to clear the protesters and restore order. Authorities advised drivers to avoid the affected areas and use alternative routes until the roads were reopened.
