Israeli highways saw no unusual congestion on Wednesday afternoon despite prior warnings of a slow-protest convoy by Haredi activists. Activist Chaim Cohen described the protest as 'gentle' and praised Haredi leaders for deciding not to escalate.
Contrary to earlier warnings and police advisories that urged drivers to stay home, Israeli roads remained unusually clear on Wednesday afternoon. Activist Chaim Cohen, who had previously announced plans for a slow-protest convoy of 1,000–2,500 vehicles, posted on Telegram that the protest ended up being 'gentle' and praised Haredi leaders for not taking it 'all the way'.
Earlier on Wednesday, The Zioneer reported that traffic on major highways — including Route 1 and the Shefayim area — was already very light by late afternoon, as many drivers had apparently avoided the roads due to the expected disruption. The absence of any significant congestion suggests that either the convoy was much smaller than anticipated or that it did not materialize in the disruptive form that had been warned.
No official statements from police or the Home Front Command have been issued confirming this assessment.
3 developments
- DevelopingDrivers advised to stay home Wednesday afternoon amid slow-protest convoy
- StrongAll highways reopen, trains resume after two hours of protest disruption
- DevelopingProtest organizers instruct drivers not to initiate roadblocks tomorrow
- StrongJournalist Yishai Cohen accuses police of selective, violent enforcement against Haredi protesters
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