Light rail service in Jerusalem's Shevet Israel area was halted Saturday evening after a demonstration by radical ultra-Orthodox protesters, according to reports.
The light rail service in Jerusalem's Shevet Israel area was halted following a demonstration by radical ultra-Orthodox protesters on Saturday evening. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple protests by ultra-Orthodox groups in Jerusalem this year, including disruptions to light rail service and blockades of major highways. No further details are available about the size of the protest, the identity of the organizers, or any police response.
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