Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesting in Kikar Shabbat according to police

Police are operating in the area.

Mass haredi protest blocks traffic arteries in Israel.  (photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Mass haredi protest blocks traffic arteries in Israel.
(photo credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Several dozen ultra-Orthodox demonstrated and blocked the Sabbath square in Jerusalem, making the route closed to traffic.
A police spokesperson said police were operating in the area.
Updates to follow.