Jerusalem: clashes between anti-light-rail protesters and security guards

Clashes erupted in Jerusalem at a light rail construction site between protesters and private security guards, according to Channel 12 reporter Eli Hirshman. No injuries or arrests have been reported.

Clashes broke out Tuesday afternoon in Jerusalem at a light rail construction site between protesters opposing the project and private security guards, according to Channel 12 reporter Eli Hirshman. The incident follows a series of demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox activists against the light rail line, which they oppose on religious grounds. As The Zioneer previously reported, radical protesters broke into the work compound earlier on Tuesday. No injuries or arrests have been reported in the latest incident.

3 developments

1. 15:46 · 23 JunLatest

   Police cleared the area and reopened all roads to traffic.

2. 15:40 · 23 Jun

   Clashes reported between protesters and private security guards at the site

3. 15:17 · 23 Jun

   Radical ultra-Orthodox protesters break into Jerusalem light rail construction site

• Developing22:36 · 6 JulJerusalem police continue operations at Bar Ilan light rail site, artery open
• Strong23:18 · 10 AugPolice reopen Jerusalem's Bar Ilan roads after protest, report objects thrown at officers
• Developing15:42 · 12 JulJerusalem police and Border Police operate at disorder at Bar Ilan light rail site
• Developing23:21 · 28 JunPolice continue to disperse disorder, block damage attempts near Jerusalem light rail

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