A protester threw a water bottle at a driver on Highway 4 late Monday night, nearly triggering a physical confrontation, according to journalist Eli Hirschman (N12). The incident is the latest in a wave of clashes between Haredi demonstrators blocking the highway and frustrated motorists, amid protests over the arrest of draft evaders.
A protester threw a water bottle at a driver on Highway 4 late Monday night, nearly sparking a physical confrontation, according to journalist Eli Hirschman (N12). Hirschman posted a photo of the incident, captioning it: "Blocking Highway 4 — protester throws water bottle at a driver. A confrontation nearly develops." The brief message does not indicate whether either party was injured or whether police intervened. The incident follows weeks of protests by Haredi demonstrators blocking major highways, including Highway 4, to oppose the arrest of military draft evaders. As The Zioneer reported on June 29, protesters exited their vehicles and attempted to block Highway 4, continuing a pattern of disruptive demonstrations. The current event, the 34-minute-old report from Hirschman, is one of several recent flashpoints between drivers and demonstrators, with prior incidents involving drivers attacking protesters and a grenade thrown at protesters on June 11. No reports of escalation or police action in this specific case have emerged.
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