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

First reported by Ynet · 9 hours ago

What happened

Ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF conscription cause major traffic jams on Highway 4 and Jabotinsky Road in Bnei Brak, following a draft evader's arrest.

• 01Ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft cause heavy traffic on Highway 4.
• 02Traffic jams extend from Aluf Sadeh interchange to Em HaMoshavot.
• 03Police prepare for congestion on Jabotinsky Road in Bnei Brak.
• 04Protests reportedly sparked by arrest of a draft evader.
• 05Authorities are managing traffic disruptions ahead of demonstrations.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew43 minutes ago

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew56 minutes 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 · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

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

YnetCenter · Hebrew2 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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