ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJUNE 14, 2026 20:38Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) activists protested on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street on Sunday, Israel Police confirmed.Police and Border Police officers attempted to disperse the crowd, who were blocking traffic and threatening to damage construction work on Jerusalem's Light Rail expansion."Dozens of rioters began blocking traffic routes and public buses with their bodies, significantly disrupting the routine of life in the area and putting road users at risk," the police said.The officers attempted to disperse the protesters in order to facilitate reopening traffic and avoid damage to nearby infrastructure.This is a developing story. Follow us on Google
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"Dozens of rioters began blocking traffic routes and public buses with their bodies, significantly disrupting the routine of life in the area and putting road users at risk," the police said.
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Haredi protesters blocked Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street on Sunday, disrupting traffic and Light Rail construction work. Infrastructure disruptions amid political-community tensions affect urban development timelines and resource allocation.
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