Police to shutter roads in Jerusalem over coming day due to anti-overhaul protests

Israelis march along Highway 1 on their way to Jerusalem near Moshav Shoresh, as part of protests against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Israelis march along Highway 1 on their way to Jerusalem near Moshav Shoresh, as part of protests against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to overhaul the judicial system, July 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Due to the anti-overhaul protest march currently nearing Jerusalem, police announce the closure of a number of streets in the capital today and tomorrow, when demonstrators are due to be held as the Knesset begins deliberations on the coalition’s “reasonableness” bill.

Tens of thousands of anti-overhaul marchers approach Jerusalem, July 22, 2023 (Times of Israel)

Along with streets around the Knesset and surrounding area, which will be closed at different intervals over the next day, police will partly close the road at the Chords Bridge entrance to Jerusalem.

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