At peak traffic: the police fell asleep - clashes between Haredim and drivers on Highway 4

Highway 4 was blocked in both directions near the Yavne interchange due to a Haredi protest following the arrest of a yeshiva student. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area and use alternative routes.

Highway 4 was blocked in both directions near the Yavne interchange following a Haredi protest, which was sparked by the arrest of a yeshiva student. The police issued an official statement asking drivers to avoid the area, use navigation apps for alternative routes, and follow the instructions of officers on site. The headline accuses the police of "falling asleep" amid the congestion, but the article's body does not provide information on the police's response to this claim or details of the arrest that led to the protest.