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Extremists Ignite Fires and Disrupt Light Rail Construction in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By אוריאל פיליפ
First reported by Calcalist · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Police in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh are managing multiple disturbances involving ultra-Orthodox protesters who blocked roads, set fires, and attempted to damage light rail construction sites, prompting police to use crowd control measures to restore order.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked roads and tried to damage Jerusalem light rail construction.
- 02Police declared a public order disturbance and ordered protesters to disperse.
- 03Protesters ignored orders, leading police to use crowd control methods.
- 04In Beit Shemesh, fires were deliberately set near roads causing traffic disruptions.
- 05Only two police officers initially struggled to control the Beit Shemesh unrest.
- 06Police continue operations at multiple sites in the Jerusalem district.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
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