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Massive Ultra-Orthodox protest convoy expected to paralyze roads across Israel
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By סיון חילאי, שילֹה פריד
First reported by Srugim · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
A large ultra-Orthodox convoy protest is due to begin at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and could cause major traffic chaos across Israel. Police, Netivei Israel and Magen David Adom have all stepped up preparations, while the route to Prison 10 near Kfar Yona is expected to be a focal point.
- 01Convoys from 19 cities are expected to disrupt traffic nationwide starting at 4:00 p.m.
- 02The protest is against IDF enlistment, draft-arrest actions and funding cuts.
- 03Highway 6, Highway 1, Highway 443, Highway 4 and the Ayalon routes face major delays.
- 04Police warned they will allow protest but not disorder or threats to public safety.
- 05Magen David Adom and Netivei Israel have activated emergency preparations.
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