Route 4 Blocked to Traffic Following Jerusalem Faction Protest

Route 4 northbound has been blocked to traffic near the Aluf Sadeh interchange due to protests by members of the Jerusalem Faction against the arrest of IDF draft evaders, news outlet N12 and financial daily Globes reported.

Following the closure of the central artery, heavy traffic congestion developed extending from the Gan Raveh interchange northward, heading into peak rush hour. According to the reports, additional road closures are also anticipated along Jabotinsky Road in Petah Tikva.

Police forces are operating in the area to manage traffic arrangements, and further details regarding the protests have not yet been released.