Protests

Ultra-Orthodox block main highway in rush hour protest over draft dodgers’ arrest

Times of Israel18 October 2026, 12:22 UTC

Demonstrators choke off Route 4 for two hours during peak traffic, scuffle with drivers, until police use stun grenades, force to clear them away; no injuries or arrests reported

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