Haredi demonstrators and left-wing activists are simultaneously blocking Highway 4 on Thursday afternoon, according to a photo from the scene. The blockade adds to a series of Haredi protests against the arrest of draft evaders in recent weeks.
This afternoon, Haredi demonstrators and left-wing activists are reportedly blocking Highway 4 near Ashdod, according to a photo circulated by photographer Yehuda Aharon. The simultaneous protest marks a rare convergence of the two groups, whose demonstrations have previously been separate. The Haredi protesters have been blocking highways in recent weeks to protest the arrest of draft evaders, as The Zioneer has reported. Left-wing activists have also held protests against government policies. The current blockade's duration and any police response remain unclear. Official confirmation from authorities is pending.
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