Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to block roads near Jerusalem light rail site

Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrated Monday night against the expansion of the light rail in Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street area. Israel Police and Border Police officers were deployed to restore public order, declaring the protest a public disturbance. Police stated that "the rioters are disrupting daily life in the area while attempting to intermittently block traffic routes and cause damage at the light rail construction site." Officers instructed the protesters to clear the roadway.