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Hundreds of Haredim Protest Jerusalem Light Rail Expansion, Attempt to Enter Site
WHY IT MATTERS
The incident highlights growing opposition to the light rail project and raises concerns about security and project delays.
What happened
Hundreds of Haredim gathered in Jerusalem on Thursday night to protest the city’s light rail expansion.
The demonstration escalated when protesters tore down fences surrounding the construction site and attempted to enter the area.
The incident underscored the growing opposition to the project among certain community groups and raised questions about the security measures in place to protect the construction site during the ongoing expansion.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site
The Jerusalem Post · BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND WALLA AND ALON HACHMON · Discovery only; publisher copyright terms apply