[87650] End of road closures on Route 4: Reports of the evacuation of protesters and flare-up surrounding the Haredi issue
[87650] End of road closures on Route 4: Reports of the evacuation of protesters and flare-up surrounding the Haredi issue
Route 4 has been opened to traffic after being cleared of protesters, with sharp criticism on the web regarding Minister Ben-Gvir's conduct in the background.
Traffic Update: Route 4 opened to traffic
This evening, June 17, 2026, it was reported that Route 4 was reopened to traffic after the protesters who had barricaded themselves at the location began to disperse. According to the 'News from the Field' channel on Telegram, the protesters prepared for their dispersal and began leaving the area in the last few minutes.
At the same time, the 'News Arena' channel confirmed that the protesters have dispersed completely and the road is now clear. However, the channel notes that the event has left echoes on social media, where a stormy discourse is taking place criticizing the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir.
According to News Arena, users are leveling sharp criticism at what they term "the abandonment of the Haredim due to Ben-Gvir's silence." This is a claim that points to an internal political tension accompanying the recent protests, as right-wing and left-wing sources take different coverage lines regarding the police's handling of road closures.