A 17-year-old haredi youth died Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a bus at the entrance to Komemiyut. The incident occurred as he and friends were returning from a protest. This marks the second time today a haredi protester has been struck by a vehicle during demonstrations.
Protests Over Infant Autopsies
The protests stemmed from a plan to perform autopsies on infants who died at a daycare center in Jerusalem. Earlier in the day, an 18-year-old haredi youth was moderately injured when a car struck him during a protest on Golda Meir Boulevard in Jerusalem. Footage from that incident showed a driver arrested by police after striking a protester who was sitting in the road.
According to Senior MDA paramedics Meir Avivi and Ido Navon, the 17-year-old struck by the bus was found unconscious with no pulse and suffering from a severe head injury. Medical teams performed CPR, but were unable to revive him and he was declared dead at the scene.
Investigation Underway
An initial investigation indicates the boy was walking with friends when the bus struck him. The reason for the collision has not yet been determined.
The injured 18-year-old was treated by Magen David Adom (MDA) and transported to Shaare Zedek Hospital in moderate condition with injuries to his limbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the protest about?
The protest was against a plan to perform autopsies on infants who died at a daycare center in Jerusalem.
What happened in the first incident?
An 18-year-old haredi youth was moderately injured when a car struck him during a protest on Golda Meir Boulevard in Jerusalem. Police arrested the driver.
What did the Supreme Court decide?
The Supreme Court ruled that no post-mortem examination will be performed on the infants who died at the Jerusalem daycare.
As investigations continue into both incidents, it remains to be seen whether further safety measures will be implemented for future protests, and how these events will impact ongoing discussions surrounding the initial concerns that sparked the demonstrations.
