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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block light rail and roads in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel · Nov 1, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 1.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters demonstrated following the arrest of a yeshiva student who evaded military service.
What they want
Protesters demanded the release or cessation of arrests of draft dodgers.
What changed
Nov 1: Police dispersed demonstrators who blocked light rail tracks and roads in Jerusalem following an arrest.
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What protesters want

  • Release of arrested draft dodgers
  • End to military draft enforcement for yeshiva students

What authorities say

According to police statements, officers from the Lev HaBira station and Border Police intervened to clear blocked roads. Authorities declared the gathering unlawful, deployed stun grenades, and used force to disperse the crowd and reopen the light rail tracks.12

The full story

Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem on Sunday evening, November 1, following the arrest of a yeshiva student who evaded military service. Protesters blocked the light rail tracks on Haim Bar-Lev Road and blocked traffic on the boulevard. According to police statements, some participants refused orders to disperse and threw stones and objects at officers. Lev HaBira police station officers and Border Police used stun grenades and force to clear the tracks and reopen the roads.

Timeline

  1. Israel Police declared the gathering unlawful, used stun grenades, and deployed force to clear the roads and disperse demonstrators.12

  2. Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked light rail tracks on Haim Bar-Lev Road in Jerusalem following a draft dodger's arrest.12

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