Drivers in a Haifa-origin protest convoy stopped their vehicles on the roadway and began dancing, according to reporter Eli Hirschman. The incident, reported Wednesday evening, is the latest development in a day of nationwide protest convoys against the arrest of military draft evaders.
Drivers participating in a Haredi protest slow-roll convoy that departed from Haifa brought their vehicles to a halt on the highway Wednesday evening and began dancing, journalist Eli Hirschman reported. The scene is the latest in a day of mass protests and rolling convoys sparked by the arrest of Haredi draft evaders at a military prison.
Police had estimated earlier Wednesday that roughly 1,000–1,200 vehicles were taking part in convoys on multiple routes, with officers warning that some participants had deviated from prearranged terms by leaving their vehicles on the road. Organizers have claimed over 8,000 vehicles were involved.
No arrests or injuries have been reported in this specific incident; details on any police response remain pending.
2 developments
- DevelopingAnti-government protest slow-roll convoy reaches Haifa's Matam Junction
- StrongPolice: Haredi protest convoy deviating from agreed terms on Highway 4
- DevelopingEight lightly wounded as police break up protest on Highway 4 near Bnei Brak
- StrongDrivers lose patience, attack Haredi protesters on Highway 4
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