Ultra-Orthodox Block Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem in Protest Against Light Rail

Ultra-Orthodox extremists are protesting against the light rail on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem. According to police, "rioters are attempting to cause damage and disrupt daily life by trying to intermittently block traffic routes and cause damage at the light rail construction site. A police officer has declared an illegal breach of public order." It was further reported that police forces have begun using force to remove the protesters.