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Haredi Passengers Sue Israeli Police for Being Abandoned at Golani Junction

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago

What happened

Dozens of Haredi passengers were ordered off a bus by Israeli police at Golani Junction in October 2025 and left stranded overnight. They are suing the police for 130,000 shekels, alleging unjust treatment and abandonment. The incident followed a passenger smoking an electronic cigarette, leading to police intervention and the bus leaving without them.

01Dozens of Haredi passengers were forced off a bus at Golani Junction in October 2025.
02Passengers filed a 130,000 shekel lawsuit against Israel Police and two officers.
03The incident began after a passenger smoked an electronic cigarette on the bus.
04Police ordered all passengers off despite their protests and left them stranded overnight.
05One passenger was forcibly pulled by an officer and threatened with arrest for insulting a public servant.
06Passengers had to find alternative transport, some hitchhiking until rescued by another bus driver.

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