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Haredi Protests May Disrupt Travel to Ben Gurion Airport
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Israel Airports Authority warned of expected traffic jams and disruptions on roads leading to Ben Gurion Airport starting in the afternoon. The disruptions are due to planned protests by the Haredi community's "Jerusalem Faction" against the arrest of draft dodgers.
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What happened
- 01The Israel Airports Authority warned of traffic jams on roads leading to Ben Gurion Airport starting Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026.
- 02The "Jerusalem Faction" organized the protests to oppose the recent military police arrests of two Haredi draft dodgers.
- 03Military police arrested one draft dodger overnight in Beersheba and another yeshiva student the previous day in Eilat.
- 04Expected protest locations include the Chords Bridge entrance to Jerusalem, Highway 4, and areas near Ben Gurion Airport.
- 05The Israel Airports Authority is coordinating with security forces and the Ministry of Transportation to maintain flight schedules.
- 06Travelers are advised to monitor media outlets and navigation applications for real-time traffic updates.
The demonstrations are being organized in response to the recent arrests of two Haredi youths who failed to report to IDF recruitment offices. Military police arrested one of the draft dodgers overnight in Beersheba. The other youth, a student from the Hebron Yeshiva, was located and arrested the previous day in Eilat inside the apartment of a known drug offender.
Although the exact locations of the protests have not been officially announced, authorities anticipate disruptions in several key areas. These include the entrance to Jerusalem near the Chords Bridge, Highway 4, and the immediate vicinity of the airport.
The Israel Airports Authority is coordinating with security forces, law enforcement, and the Ministry of Transportation to ensure that airport operations and flight schedules continue without interruption. Travelers are advised to monitor media outlets and navigation apps for real-time traffic updates and changes to traffic arrangements.
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