Police Brace for Haredi Protest in Bnei Brak; Road Closures Expected

Israel Police is bracing for a Haredi demonstration scheduled to take place today in the Bnei Brak area, warning of major changes to traffic arrangements and road closures, news websites JDN and Israel National News reported. According to JDN, the protest is led by the Jerusalem Faction in response to the arrests of yeshiva students.

Ahead of the demonstration, scheduled for around 3 p.m., heavy traffic disruptions are expected in both directions on Route 4 between the Aluf Sadeh and Em Hamoshavot interchanges. Congestion and road closures are also expected along Jabotinsky Road in Bnei Brak, and police have urged drivers to avoid these areas.

Further details regarding the scope of the protest have not yet been released.