Violent confrontations broke out between drivers and Haredi protesters blocking Highway 4, according to Israeli media and footage by journalist Avi Moskov. The clashes follow a string of Haredi protests over the arrest of draft evaders, now in their second hour on the same highway.
The confrontations on Highway 4 are the latest escalation in a wave of Haredi protests against the arrest of draft evaders at a military prison. At 18:17 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported violent clashes as Haredi road-blockers confronted drivers. Minutes later, a grenade was thrown toward protesters at the same location, according to footage published by journalist Avi Moskov. The current reports indicate the clashes continued at 18:37, with drivers and protesters scuffling, though no casualties have been reported. Police have not confirmed any arrests in this specific incident. The broader protest movement has spread to multiple highways and cities since the arrests on June 10.
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