Two disorderly persons were arrested at a Haredi protest on Highway 4 on Thursday evening, N12 reports. The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests against the arrest of draft evaders that have blocked the highway.
The Haredi protest movement against the arrest of draft evaders continued on Thursday evening, with police arresting two disorderly persons on Highway 4, according to N12.
The demonstration is the latest in a series of blockades on Highway 4 on Thursday alone. Earlier in the day, The Zioneer reported that video footage showed Haredi protesters blocking roads (17:28), and that Haredi and left-wing activists jointly blocked the highway (17:56). The protests have been ongoing for weeks, with previous incidents including blockades in Ashdod and confrontations with drivers.
The protests stem from the IDF's enforcement of conscription for Haredi yeshiva students, a contentious issue that has sparked widespread Haredi opposition. Arrests of draft evaders at military prison facilities have triggered mass mobilization alerts and street demonstrations.
As of Thursday evening, no further details on the identities of the arrested individuals or the specific charges have been released. Police have not issued a formal statement.
3 developments
- StrongProtesters leave vehicles, attempt to block Highway 4
- StrongDrivers lose patience, attack Haredi protesters on Highway 4
- DevelopingHaredi activists block Highway 4 in Ashdod, force police to release draft deserter
- DevelopingPolice arrest two drivers caught on video pulling a gun on Haredi protesters
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