Haredi protesters block entrance to Jerusalem
On Saturday evening, the entrance to Jerusalem was the scene of a major traffic disruption caused by Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters who set up several roadblocks, blocking traffic for nearly two hours. Police intervened to disperse…
Assessment
Haredi protesters blocked Jerusalem's main entrance for nearly two hours Saturday night, setting up roadblocks that snarled traffic until police dispersed them. Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz called it a red line crossed. The protest method matters here: blocking a city's artery escalates pressure on authorities in a way that street demonstrations do not. Watch whether this tactic spreads to other flashpoints or remains an isolated incident.