Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Ra'anana, Kfar Saba over draft dodger arrest

Police have deemed the demonstration illegal and are on the scene directing traffic to alternative routes, clearing the road, and restoring public order.

Ultra-Orthodox protester holding a sign reading "Either Haredi or the army" during an anti-draft protest on Highway 4, October 8, 2026.

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/MAARIV)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

OCTOBER 21, 2026 16:47

Updated: OCTOBER 21, 2026 16:49

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocked Highway 4 near Ra'anana on Wednesday afternoon, Israel Police confirmed.

Police deemed the demonstration illegal and are on the scene directing traffic to alternative routes and attempting to clear the highway.

According to the police, the demonstrators gathered after hearing that a draft dodger was being held in custody inside the Ra'anana police station. The police say that he is, in fact, being held in Military Police custody at another location.

"You have exactly one minute to get up and leave; otherwise, we will use force," a police officer shouts at haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters blocking Highway 4. October 21, 2026. (credit: ISRAEL POLICE)

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Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Ra'anana, Kfar Saba over draft dodger arrest

Police have deemed the demonstration illegal and are on the scene directing traffic to alternative routes, clearing the road, and restoring public order.

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Haredi protesters block Highway 4 near Ra'anana, Kfar Saba over draft dodger arrest

Police have deemed the demonstration illegal and are on the scene directing traffic to alternative routes, clearing the road, and restoring public order.

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