Jerusalem police announced that traffic arteries on Bar Ilan Street have been reopened following a protest. During the demonstration, protesters threw objects at officers, police said.
Jerusalem police announced Monday evening that Bar Ilan Street roads have been reopened after a protest during which demonstrators threw objects at officers. The police added that the protest also caused light damage to the light rail construction compound.
As The Zioneer reported at 20:51 Monday, dozens of Haredi protesters originally gathered on Bar Ilan Street opposing the light rail project. Later dispatches at the same time noted that the demonstrators attempted to enter the construction site, leading to clashes with police, and that police subsequently cleared the area and reopened roads. At 23:07, The Zioneer issued a police statement detailing light damage to the compound. Tonight’s report adds the detail that objects were thrown at officers.
Bar Ilan Street, a critical Jerusalem corridor in a predominantly Haredi neighborhood, has been a recurring focal point for protests against the light rail’s Green Line. As The Zioneer has previously reported, some local residents oppose the line over concerns for community character. Prior demonstrations at the site have involved confrontations with law enforcement.
The latest development does not introduce any new open questions; the area is reported calm and roads remain open.
4 developments
- StrongPolice clear Jerusalem light-rail area, reopen roads after disorder
- 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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