Jerusalem police are firing stun grenades and making arrests as they attempt to disperse ultra-Orthodox protesters blocking the light rail construction on Bar Ilan Street, according to journalist Eli Hirshman (N12). The protest is part of an ongoing series of demonstrations against the project.
Jerusalem police are using stun grenades and making arrests Thursday night to disperse ultra-Orthodox protesters blocking the light rail construction on Bar Ilan Street, according to journalist Eli Hirshman (N12). The protest is part of ongoing demonstrations by Haredi activists against the project, which have been occurring for weeks. As The Zioneer has reported, previous protests have involved police clearing the site, clashes with security guards, and damage to infrastructure. The light rail project has become a focal point of tensions between the Haredi community and municipal authorities over urban development and public space.
3 developments
- DevelopingJerusalem police continue operations at Bar Ilan light rail site, artery open
- DevelopingPolice begin clearing Haredi protesters from Jerusalem light rail construction site
- DevelopingPolice continue to disperse disorder, block damage attempts near Jerusalem light rail
- StrongPolice clear Jerusalem light-rail area, reopen roads after disorder
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