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Kfar Yona Says Thousands-Strong Protest Paralyzed the City
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters near Prison 10 on Wednesday paralyzed Kfar Yona and caused heavy traffic and damage. Mayor Albert Taib said the city was effectively shut down, schools closed early, and residents were forced to stay indoors. He warned that similar disruptions will continue unless the prison is moved.
- 01Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters near Prison 10 shut down Kfar Yona on Wednesday.
- 02Mayor Albert Taib said the city suffered infrastructure damage and sanitation problems.
- 03Schools closed at 2 p.m., evening activities were canceled, and residents stayed home.
- 04Taib warned the prison's location will keep exposing the city to disruptions.
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