Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrest

First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago

What happened

Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in central Israel on Wednesday evening to protest the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of draft evasion. The student was detained after giving testimony at Lahav 433 and handed over to military police. Police denied allegations of wrongful arrest and warned of traffic disruptions.

• 01Extremist ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Highway 4 in both directions Wednesday evening.
• 02The protest was against the arrest of a yeshiva student suspected of draft evasion.
• 03The student was detained after testifying at Lahav 433 and handed to military police.
• 04Police denied wrongful arrest claims, citing serious criminal offenses.
• 05Traffic congestion and possible blockages were reported on Jabotinsky Road in Bnei Brak.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew19 minutes ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Highway 4 Over Draft Evasion Arrest

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Massive Traffic Jams Hit Highway 4 Ahead of Ultra-Orthodox Protests Against IDF Draft

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Massive Traffic Jams Hit Road 4 Near Bnei Brak Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protest Against IDF Draft

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Planned in Central Israel Over Draft Evasion Arrest

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Police Prepare for Ultra-Orthodox Protests Blocking Highway 4 Near Bnei Brak

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Israeli Police Warn of Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Ultra-Orthodox Protest on Route 4

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

Israeli Police Prepare for Ultra-Orthodox Protest in Bnei Brak, Highway 4 May Be Closed

WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Police Prepare for Heavy Traffic and Roadblocks Ahead of Ultra-Orthodox Protest in Bnei Brak

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Police Close Route 4 in Both Directions Near Bnei Brak Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protest

N12Center · Hebrew6 hours ago

Haredi Protests Resume Over Arrest of Draft-Dodger Suspect in Central Israel

MaarivCenter · Hebrew8 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Plan Protest on Highway 4 Over Military Police Transfer, Police Deny Claims

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Plan Roadblocks in Bnei Brak Over Draft Evasion Arrest

YnetCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest Planned Over Arrest of Draft-Dodger, Accusing Police Chief of Broken Promise

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