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Jerusalem Police Use Crowd Control to Disperse Violent Protesters Against Light Rail Work on Bar Ilan Street

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago

What happened

Violent protests against light rail construction on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem injured two security guards and led police to use water cannons and stun grenades to disperse rioters. One suspect was arrested, and roads were reopened after the clashes.

01Protesters violently opposed light rail work on Bar Ilan Street, causing damage and fires.
02Two security guards were injured by stones thrown during the clashes.
03Police used water cannon and stun grenades to disperse rioters after they ignored orders to leave.
04One suspect was arrested for stone-throwing and taken for questioning.
05All roads were reopened after police restored order at the construction site.
06Police vowed to continue acting decisively against disruptions to public order and security.

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