Key facts
- Police launched an operation to clear protesters blocking Jerusalem's main entrance.
- Demonstrators refused repeated orders to disperse.
- Officers and Border Police are using crowd-control measures.
- Measures include a water cannon and mounted police.
Protests in Jerusalem can escalate quickly, impacting daily life and potentially drawing wider attention to underlying political or social grievances. The use of crowd-control measures by police indicates a significant breakdown in communication and a determination to restore access.