Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to block roads near Jerusalem light rail site

Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempted to block roads near the Jerusalem light rail construction site. Police declared the protest a public disturbance and ordered demonstrators to clear the roadway, stating they were disrupting daily life and intermittently blocking traffic.

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated against the expansion of the Jerusalem light rail in the Bar-Ilan Street area on Monday night, August 10, 2026. Israel Police confirmed the protest and, together with Border Police, declared it a public disturbance, ordering the protesters to clear the roadway. Police stated that the rioters were disrupting daily life, intermittently blocking traffic routes, and causing damage at the light rail construction site. The protest appears to be related to broader ultra-Orthodox opposition to state policies, though the article does not specify the exact reasons beyond the light rail expansion. The story is developing, and no further details were provided.