05
May 2025
12:32 UTC
Israel Tactical: Ultra-Orthodox protest slated on Route 4 near Bnei Brak from 16:00 on May 5; maintain heightened vigilance
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that the ultra-Orthodox “Jerusalem Faction” has called for a protest to denounce attempts to draft members of the community into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the arrest of those evading conscription.
- The demonstration will be held from 16:00 (local time) on May 5. Conflicting reports suggest that protesters will gather at Route 4’s Givat Shmuel/Coca Cola Interchange or the Geha Junction. Both are located between Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva, approximately six km east of Tel Aviv.
- An unconfirmed report suggested that protests will take place in other unspecified areas of the country.
Source: Srugim
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in central Israel on May 5, particularly the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions on Route 4 given the slated protest and the associated risk of unrest.
- Remain cognizant of the potential for additional demonstrations in other areas of the country, including Jerusalem.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Route 4, Bnei Brak; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that the ultra-Orthodox “Jerusalem Faction” has called for a protest to denounce attempts to draft members of the community into the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the arrest of those evading conscription.
- The demonstration will be held from 16:00 (local time) on May 5. Conflicting reports suggest that protesters will gather at Route 4’s Givat Shmuel/Coca Cola Interchange or the Geha Junction. Both are located between Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva, approximately six km east of Tel Aviv.
- An unconfirmed report suggested that protests will take place in other unspecified areas of the country.
Source: Srugim
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in central Israel on May 5, particularly the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, are advised to maintain heightened vigilance and allot for disruptions on Route 4 given the slated protest and the associated risk of unrest.
- Remain cognizant of the potential for additional demonstrations in other areas of the country, including Jerusalem.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Route 4, Bnei Brak; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Medium
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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