Jerusalem police are continuing operations to disperse disorder at the Bar Ilan Street light-rail construction site, blocking attempts to cause damage to the rail infrastructure, according to police spokesperson Inbar Twizer. Fires were reported set adjacent to the construction works.
Jerusalem police said Sunday evening they are continuing to disperse disorderly protesters at the Bar Ilan Street light-rail construction site, blocking attempts to damage the rail infrastructure. Police spokesperson Inbar Twizer released footage showing fires set adjacent to the works. The disturbance is the latest in an ongoing series of protests by radical ultra-Orthodox groups against the light rail project, which has seen repeated arson, roadblocks, and clashes with police in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported at 21:52, police earlier Sunday warned of protesters blocking traffic and setting fires near the site. The current operation follows multiple prior arrests and dispersals at the same location since early June.
2 developments
- DevelopingJerusalem police continue operations at Bar Ilan light rail site, artery open
- DevelopingJerusalem police and Border Police operate at disorder at Bar Ilan light rail site
- StrongPolice clear Jerusalem light-rail area, reopen roads after disorder
- DevelopingPolice begin clearing Haredi protesters from Jerusalem light rail construction site
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