Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Jerusalem light rail and highway near Beit Shemesh

Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Jerusalem's light rail and Highway 38 near Beit Shemesh on Wednesday evening, protesting the arrest of three draft evaders. Police deployed to clear the area.

Extremist Haredi protesters from the 'Edah HaChareidis' blocked the Jerusalem light rail and Route 38 near Beit Shemesh this evening (Wednesday), protesting the arrest of three draft dodgers two days ago in the Dead Sea area. The three were sent to detention at Prison 10. The protesters sat on the train tracks at the intersection of Shari Israel and Jaffa streets in Jerusalem, as well as on Route 38 near Beit Shemesh. Police stated that Jerusalem district officers and Border Police fighters are preparing to remove the disruptors and restore public order, and called on the public to avoid the area and use alternative routes.