Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage

Rioting by Haredi extremists has caused 600 million shekels in damage to Jerusalem light rail work

Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage

The protests follow an N12 News report that haredi protests have cumulatively caused over NIS 400 million in damage to the Jerusalem light rail's unfinished Green Line.

Violence Erupts at Yerushalayim Light Rail Construction Site; Two Security Guards Injured by Rock Throwing

Clashes broke out Tuesday night at the Yerushalayim light rail construction site in the Bar-Ilan area, where police and Border Police officers moved in to disperse a violent disturbance after rioters allegedly set fires, damaged infrastructure, and hurled rocks at security personnel. Two security guards were injured, and one suspect was arrested. According to Israel Police, officers from the Yerushalayim District, together with Border Police forces, responded after demonstrators ignited fires along nearby roadways, vandalized infrastructure at the construction site, and refused repeated police orders to disperse. To restore order and push the rioters away from the work zone, police deployed a water cannon, allowing security forces to regain control of the area and continue operations. During the confrontation, rocks were thrown at security personnel, injuring two security guards. Police said a suspect believed to have participated in the rock throwing was taken into custody and transferred to the Lev HaBira police station for questioning. Police said security forces remain deployed in the area to maintain public order. As of the latest update, all roads that had been temporarily closed during the unrest have been reopened to traffic. {Matzav.com}