From the Liveblog of
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Haredi protesters begin blocking already-jammed traffic
Traffic-tracking apps show virtual gridlock on many main highways around Tel Aviv as hundreds of Haredi protesters begin demonstrating against the military draft and arrests of service-evaders.
At the Ganot Interchange on Route 4, which was shut by police an hour earlier, dozens of men in typical Haredi garb are seen walking down the empty highway.
Protests blocking traffic are also reported in areas where cars had still been allowed, including the Ben Shemen Interchange on Route 1 and the Aluf Sade Interchange further north on Route 4.
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Police have advised drivers to avoid the Tel Aviv area and have expressed concerns that Haredi demonstrators may once again attempt to block commuter trains as they did a week ago, Channel 12 news reports.
Authorities have also told travelers to use public transportation to reach Ben Gurion International Airport, with protests also expected near there.
The Times of Israel Community.