Ultra-Orthodox Protest Over Draft Evader Arrests: Route 4 Blocked in the Sharon, Stun Grenades and Water Cannon Used in Jerusalem

Route 4 was blocked southbound at the entrance to Tel Mond, near Hadrim Prison, following the ultra-Orthodox protest over the arrest of draft evaders. Netivei Israel said there is local congestion, and police are directing traffic at the scene.

At the same time, police began evacuating the ultra-Orthodox protesters at Russian Compound in Jerusalem, using, among other measures, stun grenades, mounted police and a water cannon.