Six protesters were arrested in front of Justice Minister Yariv Levin‘s home in Modi’in on Monday morning, according to police.
According to the police statement, protesters were told to move repeatedly as they were blocking traffic. They did not comply and were therefore forcibly removed, arrested, and taken in for further questioning.
The protesters were associated with the group Brothers in Arms, which represents reservists against the judicial reforms.
The scuffles broke out as police moved to control crowds gathering outside the house of Justice Minister Yariv Levin, one of the main architects of the plan, with footage showing demonstrators blocking the minister’s car, according to Reuters.
Jerusalem protests to take place Monday afternoon
Protests are expected to take place in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon, causing several traffic blockages throughout the city.
According to police, these are the places where traffic will experience disruptions beginning at approximately 4 p.m.:
- Kaplan St., which turns into Zusman St., will be blocked from the Kaplan St. – Ruppin Blvd. intersection until the Zusman St. – Rabin Blvd. intersection.
- Rabin Blvd. will be closed between Lorch St. and Rothschild St.
- Hanasi Hashishi St. will be blocked between the Sha’are Mishpat junction and Rabin Blvd.
- Rothschild St. will be closed between Rabin Blvd. and the Knesset building.
- Azza St. will be blocked between Hazaz Blvd. and Arlozorov St.
- Metudela St. will be closed off between Ha’Ari St. and Sa’adia Ga’on St.
- Ben Zvi Blvd. will be blocked between Rabin Blvd. and Ruppin Blvd. junction.
- Ramban St. will be blocked between Rivlin Square and Arlozorov St.
Police advise citizens that streets near the ones listed may also be affected. There will be blockades put up in the relevant areas to keep protesters, pedestrians, and drivers safe.
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