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Jerusalem Protests Over Yeshiva Student's Arrest Ignite Light Rail Tracks and Disrupt Service
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago
What happened
Ultra-Orthodox protests in Jerusalem over a yeshiva student's arrest led to the arson of a light rail track and disrupted train service, with clashes near Prison 10 involving tear gas.
- 01Ultra-Orthodox protesters set fire to Jerusalem light rail tracks during demonstrations.
- 02Light rail service was suspended between Neve Yaakov North and City Hall stations.
- 03Protests followed the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of breaking into a Beit Shemesh police station.
- 04Gur Hasidim held a rally near Prison 10 against the student's detention.
- 05Some protesters tried to topple prison fences, prompting soldiers to use tear gas.
- 06The unrest reflects tensions over law enforcement actions in the ultra-Orthodox community.
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