Police and Border Police forces moved Monday evening to disperse a protest near Yerushalayim’s Bar-Ilan Junction, where demonstrators gathered to oppose ongoing light rail construction projects in the area.

According to police, security forces succeeded in pushing a large portion of the protesters back onto the sidewalks, allowing roads that had been blocked during the demonstration to reopen to regular traffic.

Law enforcement officials alleged that some participants engaged in violent behavior and caused damage to public property during the protest.

Police said the incidents included deliberate vandalism targeting public infrastructure and equipment connected to the light rail construction site, as well as disruptions to major traffic routes throughout the city.

During the operation, detectives from the Lev HaBira Police Station arrested two suspects who were allegedly caught in the act of damaging portions of the light rail work zone.

The suspects were taken into custody and transferred to a local police station for questioning.

Israeli police emphasized that they intend to pursue criminal proceedings against those involved in acts of violence, vandalism, and damage to public infrastructure.

Authorities stated that they will continue to act firmly against anyone who harms public property or disrupts daily life and transportation throughout the city.

{Matzav.com}