Jerusalem Post/Israel NewsAccording to Maariv, the areas expected to face protesters include Guma Junction, Kibbutz Eilon, Afula, Kabri, Nahariya, Tzemach, Rosh Pina, and Karmiel.Follow us on GoogleUltra-Orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews in Jerusalem, January 11, 2026; illustrative.(photo credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 8, 2026 20:51Updated: AUGUST 8, 2026 21:02Several haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocked a road in the area of Meron on Saturday due to buses operating prior to the end of Shabbat, N12 News reported.Footage published by N12 showed multiple nearby civilians dragging the protesters out of the way and attempting to escort a bus through the demonstration.Walla noted that the incident marks the sixth consecutive week in which haredi demonstrators blocked traffic to protest public transportation operating on Shabbat.The Israel Police attempted to disperse the protest, added Walla, with secular counterprotesters arriving on scene as well.Several haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocked a road in the area of Meron on Saturday due to buses operating prior to the end of Shabbat, August 8, 2026. (credit: Guy Veron)Anti-government protests planned for Saturday night across northern IsraelFurther protests in northern Israel are scheduled for Saturday night, Maariv reported, though these are intended as demonstrations against the government.According to Maariv, the areas expected to face protesters include Guma Junction, Kibbutz Eilon, Afula, Kabri, Nahariya, Tzemach, Rosh Pina, and Karmiel.Additional anti-government protests are expected throughout the country.Follow us on Google