From Haredi protesters block traffic in Jerusalem and near Tel Aviv
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleHundreds of Haredi men are protesting near Bnei Brak and at the entrance to Jerusalem against the arrests of draft dodgers.
Police say traffic has been stopped at the Chords Bridge on the western edge of Jerusalem, a major artery into the city, as they attempt to remove protesters who are blocking the road.
Traffic has also been halted on Route 4, a major highway that runs east of Tel Aviv, due to protests, police say.
Officers are attempting to remove protesters from both roadways, according to police.
מפגינים חרדים חסמו את דרך גהה כמחאה נגד הגיוס ונגד מעצרם של אברכים עריקים. גשר המיתרים נחסם על ידם, המשטרה פועלת לפנותם | תיעוד@VeredPelman @YoavBorowitz pic.twitter.com/4nlQodfxCk
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