Riots on Bar Ilan Street: Extremists Set Fire to Trash Cans in Protest Against the Light Rail
Serious disturbances on Bar Ilan Street: Extremists opposing the construction of the light rail set trash cans on fire, threw objects, and attempted to block the traffic artery • Police and Border Police forces are…
Assessment
Violent protests against Jerusalem's light rail expansion signal that opposition to the project runs deeper than legal challenges. Arson and blocking traffic shift the conflict from city hall to the streets. The arrest of one suspect may be just the beginning; watch whether police contain the unrest or the protests spread to other neighborhoods.