Trains in and out of Jerusalem will operate at least until 1:30 p.m in light of a massive Haredi prayer rally set to take place in the capital, police say.
Israel Railways previously announced that it would shut down Jerusalem’s only train station for the afternoon, infuriating ultra-Orthodox lawmakers, who argued such a decision would prevent participants from reaching the event.
Police reached the decision to keep trains operating for another hour, after a situational assessment was held by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Chief Commissioner Dany Levy.
The Israel Railways website still currently says that trains will only run until 12:30 p.m.
United Torah Judaism MK Israel Eichler says he has been holding talks with Ben Gvir in an attempt to convince him to allow the trains to keep running.
If Israel Railways and the rally organizers place stewards in the station to manage congestion and overcrowding, police may allow trains to continue to operate even after 1:30 p.m., law enforcement adds.
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