Police operate on Shivat Yisrael Street after Jerusalem protest turns into riot

Police are operating on Shivat Yisrael Street in Jerusalem after a protest turned into a riot, with rioters blocking traffic routes. The forces continue to act at the scene, according to N12.

Police are responding to a disorder on Shivat Yisrael Street in central Jerusalem, where a protest escalated into a riot, with participants blocking traffic routes. The incident is part of a broader pattern of Haredi protests in Jerusalem, often sparked by arrests related to military draft evasion. Police have used force to disperse similar gatherings in recent weeks.

2 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 21:04 · 2 AugLatest

   Police and Border Police forces are currently operating at the scene.

2. 20:39 · 2 Aug

   Protest on Shivat Yisrael Street escalated into a riot blocking traffic.

• Developing17:43 · 10 JunHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
• Strong13:10 · 15 JulPolice: Haredim rioting near Jerusalem IDF recruitment office
• Strong17:35 · 17 JunExtremist Haredim protest outside Beit Lid military base against draft-evader arrests
• Developing16:29 · 24 JunHaredi protesters block bus carrying soldiers near Jerusalem, police intervene

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