Police Deploy to Clear Jerusalem Road After Protest Disruption

Police are actively working to clear disruptions on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem after protesters began blocking traffic and setting fires on the road on Tuesday afternoon. A police commander declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and ordered the demonstrators to leave the area immediately. Officers from Jerusalem’s district police and border control units (Magav) remain on site to disperse the crowd and restore normal traffic flow. The exact nature of the protest and the groups involved has not been immediately confirmed, though Bar Ilan Street has previously been a focal point for demonstrations in the capital. Authorities are taking steps to prevent further traffic obstruction and ensure public safety in the area.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.