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Police say Route 4 blocked in both directions amid protest against arrest of Haredi draft dodgers

17 June 2026, 9:09 am
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Police say that the key Route 4 in central Israel is closed in both directions in the Bnei Brak area amid a protest by a Haredi group against the arrest of draft dodgers.

According to the Kan public broadcaster, the rare morning protest was organized by a group from within the extremist Jerusalem Faction.

A second demonstration is expected later today at the Beit Lid military prison.

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