<p>Extremist haredi demonstrators blocked Highway 1 to traffic overnight near the Sha’ar HaGai interchange, disrupting traffic along the major highway. The protest erupted following the arrest of a young haredi man classified as a draft evader.</p><p>Police forces dispersed the demonstrators using stun grenades. Consequently, the main highway was reopened to traffic.</p> | Read More in News from Israel
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