Police disperse ultra-Orthodox protesters blocking Bar-Ilan Street in Jerusalem

Police in Jerusalem are dispersing ultra-Orthodox protesters who blocked Bar-Ilan Street, disrupting traffic. The protest was declared illegal after demonstrators refused to disperse.

Officers of the Jerusalem District, including special patrol units and border police, are working to disperse Haredi protesters on Bar-Ilan Street in Jerusalem. According to police, the protest turned into a public disturbance, during which traffic arteries were blocked and disruptions were caused to the daily routine of residents and road users. According to a police statement, after an attempt at dialogue failed and the protesters refused to evacuate, a police officer declared the protest illegal and ordered the dispersal of the protesters.