02 Apr 2024 | 08:18 PM UTC
Israel: Protesters clashing with police near president's residence in Jerusalem as of late evening April 2
Demonstrators clashing with police near President's House in Jerusalem, Israel, as of late evening April 2. Arrests, tear gas use reported.
Demonstrators are clashing with security forces at the President's House (Beit HaNassi) in Jerusalem as of late evening April 2 to demand the release of hostages and immediate elections. Reports indicate some demonstrators reportedly broke through layers of security to reach the building. Law enforcement officers have arrested several participants and have deployed tear gas against protesters.
Clashes will likely continue through the late evening and may resume after brief lulls. Heightened security and localized transport disruptions will likely continue over the coming hours.
Avoid the affected area. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers. Immediately depart the area at the first sign that any security disturbance may occur.
The clashes on April 2 follow three days of largescale protests at the Knesset demanding the resignation of President Benyamin Netanyahu and the adoption of a deal to release hostages held by Hamas. These demonstrations, part of a 4-day protest campaign, have drawn tens of thousands of participants and are the largest such gatherings since the start of the Israel-Hamas War.
