A 25-year-old yeshiva bochur was seriously injured Monday evening after being struck by a motorcycle during a Peleg Yerushalmi protest on Route 4 near the Ganot Interchange in central Israel. He was transported to the hospital in serious condition.

The incident occurred during one of several anti-draft demonstrations held across the country. Emergency responders treated the injured protester at the scene before evacuating him to Sheba Medical Center.

Magen David Adom volunteers Avi Raymond, Naftali Halberstadt, and Moshe Weinman described the scene upon their arrival.

“We saw the pedestrian lying on the side of the road in a semi-conscious state and suffering from severe injuries after being struck by a motorcycle at the protest site. We provided lifesaving medical treatment and evacuated him to the hospital in serious condition.”

According to MDA, the initial report was received by its 101 emergency dispatch center at 6:46 p.m. Medics and paramedics quickly arrived and administered emergency treatment before transporting the victim to the hospital. He remained conscious but suffered injuries to his head and limbs.

The demonstration at the Ganot Interchange took place simultaneously with large anti-draft protests in several areas of Yerushalayim. Police officers moved in to clear demonstrators from the roadway, and the protest caused major traffic congestion along one of Israel’s busiest highways.

As a result of the demonstration, Route 4 was shut down in both directions.

In a statement, police said officers were operating “to clear the roadway, as the protesters are not complying with police instructions. A police officer declared the gathering an unlawful demonstration prior to the use of force and crowd-control measures.”

At the same time, police implemented traffic diversions and attempted to redirect motorists to alternate routes while urging drivers to follow instructions from officers on the scene.

Responding to the broader demonstrations, police emphasized that while the right to protest is respected, public safety remains a priority.

“Israel Police views the right to protest as a cornerstone of a democratic state and permits demonstrations as long as they are conducted within the framework of the law. At the same time, police will not allow disturbances of public order of any kind, violations of freedom of movement, or any conduct that could endanger public safety.”