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Peleg Yerushalmi Protest Closes Route 4 Near Bnei Brak, Shortens Petach Tikva Light Rail Service

Police labeled the demonstration illegal following a renewed campaign over yeshiva detentions.

Overview

  • Route 4 was shut in both directions between the Aluf Sadeh and Em HaMoshavos interchanges, with southbound traffic diverted toward Petach Tikva.
  • Dan District and National Traffic Police units were deployed to manage congestion and guide drivers to alternate routes.
  • Transit officials operated Line R2 on a shortened route between Kiryat Aryeh in Petach Tikva and Komemiyut in Bat Yam due to a protest near Shenkar station.
  • United Hatzalah treated a 15-year-old who was lightly injured after being struck by a vehicle near the Givat Shmuel Interchange.
  • Reports indicated protesters tried to stop a Yad Sarah medical-delivery vehicle at Givat Shmuel Junction, as police reiterated that road blockages and endangering the public would not be tolerated.