Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) activists protested on Jerusalem's Bar Ilan Street on Sunday, Israel Police confirmed.
Police and Border Police officers attempted to disperse the crowd, who were blocking traffic and threatening to damage construction work on Jerusalem's Light Rail expansion.
"Dozens of rioters began blocking traffic routes and public buses with their bodies, significantly disrupting the routine of life in the area and putting road users at risk," the police said.
The officers attempted to disperse the protesters in order to facilitate reopening traffic and avoid damage to nearby infrastructure.
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