Dozens of Chareidi protesters blocked major roads Tuesday evening in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, leading to clashes with police and significant traffic disruptions.

The demonstrations, held in protest of the arrests of yeshiva bochurim, saw protesters blocking key intersections and setting objects ablaze in the roadway. Police, Border Police, and riot-control units were dispatched to disperse the crowds and reopen the roads.

In Jerusalem, the main protest took place along Bar-Lev Boulevard, while in Beit Shemesh demonstrators gathered near the Nahar Hayarden area.

After police declared the gatherings unlawful and ordered protesters to clear the roads, officers moved in to disperse the crowds. During the operation, police used crowd-control measures, including stun grenades.

“Israel Police acts to allow freedom of expression and lawful protest,” police said in a statement. “However, blocking major traffic arteries and disrupting the daily lives of citizens will not be tolerated.”

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