Jerusalem police announced that traffic arteries on Bar Ilan Street have been reopened following a protest. During the demonstration, protesters threw objects at officers and caused light damage to the light rail construction compound, police said.
The Jerusalem police announced Monday evening that traffic arteries on Bar Ilan Street have been reopened after a demonstration that included clashes and damage to the light rail construction site. According to the police, protesters threw objects at officers, and the light rail compound suffered light damage.
The announcement follows a protest earlier in the evening, during which Haredi demonstrators clashed with police at the same location, as The Zioneer reported at 20:53. That incident saw protesters attempting to block roads and enter the construction site, with police declaring a public order disturbance.
The Bar Ilan corridor has been a recurring flashpoint in recent months, as Haredi communities protest the light rail's Green Line construction through their neighborhoods. Previous demonstrations have included road blockades and confrontations with security forces.
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- DevelopingJerusalem police continue operations at Bar Ilan light rail site, artery open
- DevelopingPolice arrest second suspect for blocking route, throwing stones at Bar Ilan protest in Jerusalem
- DevelopingPolice clear Jerusalem disorder, reopen traffic arteries
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