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Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Again Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Works

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By שילה פריד

First reported by Ynet · Jun 23, 2026

What happened

Ultra-Orthodox extremists disrupted and damaged a Jerusalem light rail construction site near Bar Ilan on Tuesday. Police said they removed the protesters and kept all roads open, while the group has repeatedly attacked the project for three years. The reported damage has reached about $400 million.

  • 01Haredi extremists damaged a Jerusalem light rail worksite near Bar Ilan on Tuesday.
  • 02The protests have recurred for three years, causing about $400 million in damage.
  • 03Protesters oppose the light rail route through their neighborhood.
  • 04Some arrived with toddlers in strollers, anticipating police removal.
  • 05Police said roads stayed open and work would continue normally.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsJerusalem District Police, Border Police, Jerusalem Light Rail
PlacesJerusalem, Bar Ilan

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Again Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Works
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
More footage shows extremists breaking into Jerusalem light rail work site
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Jerusalem Police Take Control of Bar Ilan Light Rail Worksite After Riots
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Damage Jerusalem Light Rail Worksite

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