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Bnei Brak Shabbat Tensions Escalate, Child Injured

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 3 hours ago

What happened

Tensions over Shabbat observance in Bnei Brak led to a bridge blockade and a three-year-old girl being hit by a car. The municipality blamed provocateurs for violating arrangements, while urging residents to maintain order.

  • 01Bnei Brak bridge blocked with containers to enforce Shabbat observance.
  • 02A three-year-old girl was hit by a car during the Shabbat tensions.
  • 03The municipality confirmed approving bridge closure but criticized lawbreakers.
  • 04Police intervened, cleared the road, and questioned the truck driver.
  • 05The municipality called for calm and adherence to municipal law.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew17 minutes ago
Bnei Brak Shabbat Tensions Escalate, Child Injured
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Three-Year-Old Girl Injured in Car Accident Amid Protests in Bnei Brak Neighborhood

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