Light rail construction site targeted in latest Jerusalem protest

Protesters attempting to damage infrastructure at a Jerusalem light rail construction site, according to N12 reporter Eli Hirschmann.

Protesters at a Jerusalem light rail construction site attempted to damage infrastructure during a demonstration on Sunday evening, according to N12 reporter Eli Hirschmann. The protest is part of a wave of demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox activists against the light rail project, which has seen repeated disruptions in recent days. Earlier this week, similar protests blocked tracks and led to arrests. Police have not yet issued a statement on tonight's events.

4 developments

1. 22:13 · 14 JunLatest

   Satmar protesters set fires at several locations on Bar Ilan Street.

2. 20:27 · 14 Jun

   Protesters are now attempting to damage light rail construction infrastructure.

3. 20:19 · 14 Jun

   Police officially declare the protest a disturbance of order

• Developing20:47 · 8 JunUltra-Orthodox protesters set fire near Jerusalem light rail construction site
• Developing22:16 · 4 JulRadical ultra-Orthodox protest halts Jerusalem light rail in Shevet Israel area
• Developing23:52 · 7 JulPolice begin clearing Haredi protesters from Jerusalem light rail construction site
• Developing23:21 · 28 JunPolice continue to disperse disorder, block damage attempts near Jerusalem light rail

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