Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Jerusalem Light Rail Over Draft Evasion Arrests
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked Jerusalem's light rail on Wednesday to protest the arrest of draft evaders. Earlier this month, similar protests occurred at a recruitment center and on Highway 4, involving clashes with police and traffic disruptions. The protests are against the arrest of individuals evading mandatory military service.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Jerusalem's light rail on Wednesday evening.
- Demonstrators protested the arrest of draft evaders, chanting against the government.
- Earlier this month, similar protests occurred at the Tel Hashomer recruitment center.
- Last month, Haredi protesters blocked Highway 4, leading to clashes and dispersal by police.
- The protests target the arrest of individuals evading military service.
Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocked the light rail in Jerusalem on Wednesday evening, protesting the arrest of draft evaders. During the protest, they chanted, "We do not believe in the rule of the infidels." Earlier this month, dozens of extremist Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction demonstrated outside the IDF recruitment center at Tel Hashomer, blocking the entry of Haredi recruits designated for combat support roles. Police declared the protest illegal and began clearing the demonstrators, who clashed with officers. Last month, Haredi protesters blocked Highway 4 at the Gan Yavne interchange, also protesting the arrests of draft evaders. During that blockade, a vehicle continued to drive through the protesters who attempted to block it with their bodies. After approximately two hours, Netivei Israel announced the highway was reopened after police dispersed the protest using stun grenades.
