Violent clashes broke out between drivers and Haredi protesters at the Ganot Interchange on Highway 1, with a protester reportedly knocked unconscious at the scene, according to footage by journalist Avi Moskov. The incident is part of ongoing demonstrations over conscription that have paralyzed central Israel routes.
The scene at the Ganot Interchange escalated sharply around 19:00 Jerusalem time as drivers encountering the protest began attacking demonstrators. Footage published by journalist Avi Moskov shows one protester lying motionless on the ground after being struck by a vehicle. Emergency services have not issued a statement on his condition. The clashes are the latest escalation in a day of protests by Haredi demonstrators against the arrest of draft evaders, which have snarled traffic across central Israel — blocking Highway 4, Highway 6, Highway 1, the Ayalon Highway, and rail services. As The Zioneer reported at 18:38, earlier confrontations on Highway 4 involved drivers wielding metal bars and protesters throwing a grenade. Police were attempting to clear Highway 6 at 18:34. By 19:02, the flashpoint at Ganot Interchange had produced what appears to be the most severe injury of the evening. The number of wounded is not yet confirmed.
4 developments
- DevelopingPolice officer wounded in clashes with protesters at Geha Interchange
- DevelopingProtesters hold evening prayer on road at Ganot Interchange
- Strong21-year-old moderately wounded in suspected vehicle strike at Ganot protest
- StrongVideo captures suspected deliberate hit-and-run at Geha Interchange
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