Police remove haredi protesters attempting to block Jerusalem light rail construction

Police forces in Jerusalem moved to disperse ultra-Orthodox, or haredi, protesters who were attempting to block a light rail construction site and obstruct traffic on Bar Ilan Street. The demonstrators entered a work compound, damaging infrastructure and disrupting public order. Police declared a public disorder incident and called for the protesters to evacuate the area.

The protests have been ongoing for weeks, targeting the construction of a light rail line that runs through a heavily haredi neighborhood. The demonstrators aim to halt the construction, which they believe disrupts their community. Bar Ilan Street, a major route, was reopened to traffic following the police intervention.

This incident occurred after police announced on Sunday the arrest of one individual in connection with previous damage to the construction site and physical altercations with construction workers. The ongoing demonstrations highlight tensions between the haredi community and infrastructure development projects in the city.

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The rioters entered a light rail work compound, damaged infrastructure, attempted to block traffic routes, and disrupted public order at the site. A police officer declared a public disorder incident and called on the rioters to evacuate the route.