Thousands of Haredi demonstrators are gathering near Prison 10 at the Beit Lid junction, blocking traffic. The protest, against the arrest of draft evaders, has closed major routes and caused heavy congestion, according to Israel Hayom.
Thousands of Haredi demonstrators are blocking the Beit Lid junction in central Israel, near Prison 10 where military draft evaders are being held. Traffic on the main routes in the area has been shut down, and heavy congestion is reported. The protest is part of an ongoing wave of demonstrations following the arrest of Haredi men who failed to report for IDF service. As The Zioneer has reported throughout this week, earlier protests on Highway 4 and on Road 6 involved clashes between demonstrators, police, and frustrated drivers. This afternoon's mass gathering at the junction appears to be the largest single protest in the current wave, though casualty reports are not yet available. Police are on the scene; the demonstration remains without violent escalation as of this hour. What remains unclear is whether the protesters will attempt to break onto the highway or remain on the junction itself.
2 developments
- DevelopingExtremist Haredi activists block entrance to Beit Lid military prison
- DevelopingThousands of Haredi protesters rally in Beit Lid over draft dodger arrest
- DevelopingHaredi protesters try to block extradition of draft evaders to military police in Jerusalem
- StrongHaredi protest convoys begin arriving at Prison 10 in Beit Lid
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