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Protest on Highway 4 Causes Chaos, Injuries Reported
An illegal protest by dozens of Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction blocked Highway 4 in central Israel, leading to traffic chaos and reported injuries during a police clearing operation. Authorities are rerouting traffic and urging the public to avoid the area.
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What happened
- 01Dozens of Haredim from the Jerusalem Faction protested illegally on Highway 4.
- 02The protest blocked traffic in both directions between two major interchanges.
- 03Police forcibly cleared the demonstrators, with reports of injuries.
- 04Authorities are rerouting traffic and advising the public to avoid the area.
- 05Police stated they permit lawful protests but not those endangering public safety.
Police emphasized their commitment to allowing lawful protests but not those endangering public safety or freedom of movement.
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