Dozens block traffic on Route 6 after shooting of 2 settlers who allegedly attacked cop
Dozens of demonstrators are blocking traffic on Route 6 in protest of the shooting of two West Bank settlers by a police officer two nights ago. The officer has reportedly said the two attacked him, as Jewish extremists rampaged in a Palestinian West Bank village.
The protesters, mostly right-wing Orthodox youth, hold signs that read, “Wearing a kippah and payot is not a reason to shoot,” while sitting on the pavement.
A police spokesman says that officers have declared the demonstration illegal and are working to clear the route for traffic.
המחאה מתגברת: מאות מפגינים חסמו את כביש 6 ואת מחלף קסם לתנועה, במהלכה הניחו המוחים על הכביש צמיגים בוערים וסלעים, כמחאה על ירי השוטר במתיישבים שמחו על ההפקרות הבטחונית ביהודה ושומרון. "כיפה ופאות זה לא סיבה לירות" pic.twitter.com/oc4B4L7YCI
— חזקי ברוך (@HezkeiB) January 22, 2025
Last night, a similar scene took place in Jerusalem, where hundreds of protesters blocked routes leading in and out of the city, clashing with police officers on the scene, which led to 17 arrests.
A police spokesman said the protesters lit fires on roads and threw stones at police. injuring three officers as a result.
בלגן pic.twitter.com/0Yta6TPNzS
— نير حسون Nir Hasson ניר חסון (@nirhasson) January 21, 2025
Some were filmed climbing atop buses while traffic remained at a standstill.