PM’s Jerusalem street closed despite no protests

By Amy Spiro

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18 July 2023, 12:22 pm Edit

Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel

Azza Street, home to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Jerusalem, is closed by police, July 18, 2023 (Amy Spiro/Times of Israel)

Police have closed off most of Azza Street in the capital amid the “day of disruption,” despite no protests in the area.

Most of the road is shut to vehicular traffic, while the portion in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence is closed to pedestrians as well.

Police have made a habit in recent months of shutting down the road when there are protests or even the possibility of protests nationwide, regardless of any local demonstrations.

The road is a major Jerusalem artery and is on the route of half a dozen bus lines which have had to be diverted.