Clashes Erupt at Secular Protest Blocking Access to Bnei Brak

What happened

Dozens of protesters blocked access to Bnei Brak on Friday in response to ultra-Orthodox demonstrations over draft-dodger arrests. Police separated the groups after clashes, shouting, and counter-protests broke out.

• 01Dozens blocked access roads to Bnei Brak on Friday.
• 02The protest responded to ultra-Orthodox rallies over draft-dodger arrests.
• 03Police separated the opposing groups during clashes and shouting.
• 04Protesters sang Israel’s anthem, while ultra-Orthodox counter-protesters responded with songs and signs.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago

Clashes Erupt at Secular Protest Blocking Access to Bnei Brak

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Bnei Brak protest turns violent after religious man confronts demonstrators

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Left-wing protesters try to block entrance to Bnei Brak before Shabbat

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Women Protesters Block Entry to Bnei Brak in Anti-Draft Counterdemonstration

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Secular protesters block cars in Bnei Brak over ultra-Orthodox draft protest

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Anti-exemption protesters plan to block Bnei Brak exits before Shabbat

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Mothers on the Front leader threatens to block Bnei Brak on Friday

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Pro-Giving-Conscription Groups Threaten to Block Bnei Brak After Mass Haredi Protest

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago

Left-wing activist threatens to block Bnei Brak on Friday evening

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Anti-draft protest leader threatens to block Bnei Brak before Shabbat

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