Haredi protesters block Jerusalem entry roads, police say
Haredi protesters blocked major roads at the entrance to Jerusalem on a Saturday, leading to traffic disruptions. Local officials condemned the blockade, framing it as an infringement on the rights of the liberal public to access the city on Shabbat.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing cultural and political tensions in Israel regarding the role of religion in public life and the observance of Shabbat in Jerusalem.
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters set up a series of roadblocks at the entrance to Jerusalem on Saturday evening, blocking traffic for nearly two hours before police dispersed the demonstration, according to a police statement.According to police, “following the blockade at the entrance to Jerusalem, the protesters have left the area, and traffic has returned to normal.”Officers have remained on scene to “ensure the continued flow of traffic.”עדכון מהחסימה בירושלים: אוטובוסים חסומים כבר שעה וחצי. יש ניידת פיקוד. אפילו השוטרים לא יורדים ומנסים לפתוח את הציר. במשטרה טוענים ״אוגרים כוחות״.
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