Police Prepare for Road Blocks Amid Haredi Anti-Draft Protests

Israel Police is preparing for mass haredi demonstrations protesting military conscription across the Jerusalem and Tel Aviv regions, The Jerusalem Post and Makor Rishon reported. According to the reports, demonstrators are expected to arrive at protest points and block major intersections starting in the afternoon.

Concerns regarding heavy traffic congestion and major disruptions along primary thoroughfares in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area have been heightened by a scheduled concert in Ramat Gan taking place concurrently with the protests.

Further details regarding specific traffic arrangements and police force deployments have not yet been released.