Clashes broke out between Haredi protesters and civilians on Thursday evening near the Jerusalem light rail, according to journalist Eli Hirshman. The protesters were reportedly blocking the light rail, leading to confrontations with residents.
Clashes erupted on Thursday evening at 19:23 Jerusalem between Haredi protesters and civilians near the Jerusalem light rail. Journalist Eli Hirshman reported the confrontation, with protesters blocking the light rail tracks and civilians confronting them. A photo attached to the report, credited under Section 27A, shows the scene. The incident comes amid ongoing Haredi protests against the conscription of ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students, which over the past weeks have involved blocking highways, train services, and the light rail in Jerusalem, as The Zioneer has reported. The protesters' identity and any arrests have not been confirmed in this report.
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