WATCH: Haredi protest against light rail construction erupts on Jerusalem's Bar-Ilan Street

Haredi protesters demonstrated against light rail construction on Bar-Ilan Street in Jerusalem on Monday, attempting to block traffic and damage construction sites. Police declared the protest unlawful and began dispersing the crowd. This is the latest in a series of protests against the light rail expansion; a previous demonstration on August 27 involved tearing down fences and setting fires, leading to arrests. N12 News reported that these protests have caused over NIS 400 million in damage to the Jerusalem Light Rail's Green Line over approximately six years, leading to changes in opening dates and routing for operator Cfir.