The anti-IDF draft extremist haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jerusalem Faction (Peleg Yerushalmi) is currently protesting at the Russian Compound in Jerusalem and the National Center for Forensic Medicine at Abu Kabir in southern Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.
The protesters are denouncing the detention of 19 haredi draft dodgers, with the Jerusalem protesters attempting to block vehicles transporting detainees from a nearby detention center, according to a statement by Israel Police.
The National Center for Forensic Medicine at Abu Kabir is also adjacent to a major detention center.
Israel Police said later on Wednesday that they are attempting to disperse rioters in Jerusalem and are increasing their presence in the area.
On Tuesday, haredi protesters blocked a Jerusalem road in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood, Ynet reported.
According to Ynet, the protest was sparked by false reports of a draft dodger’s arrest.
Rioters, eight of whom were arrested, started fires and broke into a police station.
“We will not tolerate any harm to the symbols of government and to the valuable police officers who work to protect the law and the public,” said Jerusalem District Police Commander Avshalom Peled.
Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.