Demonstrations broke out Tuesday night in several locations across Yerushalayim and Beit Shemesh as dozens of chareidi protesters took to the streets, blocking major traffic arteries and disrupting the flow of vehicles. During the protests, participants burned objects in the roadway, prompting a significant police response.

Police, riot units, and Border Police forces were deployed to disperse the crowds and restore order.

In Yerushalayim, the protest was concentrated along Bar-Lev Boulevard, while in Beit Shemesh security forces operated near Rechov Nahar HaYarden. As officers attempted to clear the roads, police employed crowd-control measures, including stun grenades.

According to police, a senior officer declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and instructed protesters to leave the roadways. When the demonstrators did not comply, security forces moved in to reopen the roads and restore public order.

During the disturbances, a Border Police vehicle was reportedly attacked near Kikar Zaks, and several arrests were made as police worked to disperse the crowds.

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

Police also called on drivers to follow instructions from officers on the scene and to use alternate routes until the demonstrations conclude.

{Matzav.com}