Dozens of protesters breached the light rail construction site on Bar Ilan Street in Yerushalayim on Sunday, leading to clashes with large police forces and the arrest of at least one demonstrator.

The protesters, who oppose construction of the new light rail line through the Chareidi neighborhood, entered the fenced construction zone, allegedly damaged engineering infrastructure, and attempted to disrupt traffic.

Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and ordered demonstrators to disperse. When some refused, officers from the Jerusalem District Police, Border Police, and special units moved in to clear the site.

Video from the scene shows officers arresting one protester who had wedged himself between large exposed infrastructure pipes at the bottom of the excavation area.

Police said the suspect was arrested on suspicion of intentionally damaging infrastructure and participating in the violent disturbance.

Large security forces remained deployed along Bar Ilan Street and nearby roads to prevent further unrest.

The protests are part of an ongoing campaign by members of the Eidah HaChareidis and others who oppose the light rail project, arguing that its route through the neighborhood raises religious concerns. Previous demonstrations in the area have also resulted in clashes with police.

(YWN World Headquarters – NYC)