Haredi extremists block Highway 1 near Sha'ar HaGai over draft evader arrest

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Extremist haredi demonstrators blocked Highway 1 to traffic overnight near the Sha'ar HaGai interchange, disrupting traffic along the major highway. The protest erupted following the arrest of a young haredi man classified as a draft evader.Police forces dispersed the demonstrators using stun grenades. Consequently, the main highway was reopened to traffic.