Police disperse protesters after demonstration turns violent in Jerusalem

Police dispersed protesters in Jerusalem on Sunday evening after a demonstration turned violent, with demonstrators blocking roads and throwing objects at officers on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard. No injuries or arrests were reported. Separately in Beit Shemesh, two young men were injured during a riot; police denied connection to their dispersal activity.

Police dispersed protesters in Jerusalem on Sunday evening after a demonstration escalated into violent clashes. Demonstrators blocked traffic on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard and threw objects at officers, according to an Israel Police statement. An officer declared the gathering unlawful and ordered dispersal; some refused and continued throwing objects. Officers from the Lev HaBira police station, assisted by Border Police, used force to restore order and reopen roads. No injuries or arrests were reported. Separately, in Beit Shemesh, two young men were injured when a concrete block fell on their feet after they apparently pushed it during a riot where bins were set on fire and infrastructure damaged. Police stated the incident occurred where no officers were present and denied connection between their dispersal activity and the injuries.