Police arrest two over alleged gun threat at highway protesters in Jerusalem

Israeli police arrested two individuals overnight on suspicion of drawing a gun and threatening ultra-Orthodox protesters who were blocking Highway 1. The incident occurred during protests on Wednesday and was brought to light by a video circulating on social media.

Video footage appears to show one of the suspects driving a vehicle slowly past the protesters. The individual then leaned out of the window, pointed what seemed to be a pistol at the demonstrators, and drove away. The Jerusalem Post has reviewed the video of the alleged incident.

Following the incident, police officers apprehended one suspect and seized a weapon. Authorities are seeking court permission to extend this individual's detention. A second suspect is also under investigation, with police discovering they do not possess a weapons license.

The protests involved ultra-Orthodox demonstrators blocking a major highway, a common tactic used in demonstrations within Israel. The confrontation highlights the tensions that can arise during such public disruptions.