Two policemen injured at religious youth protest in Jerusalem marking Ahuvia Sandak's death

The protesters, a group of young right-wing nationalists, took to the streets to mark five years since the death of hilltop youth Ahuvia Sandak.

Two Israel Police officers were lightly injured after they were hit with stones thrown during a protest in Jerusalem on Saturday night.

Two protesters have been arrested, Ynet reported later on Saturday.

The protesters, a group of young right-wing nationalists , took to the streets to mark five years since the death of hilltop youth activist Ahuvia Sandak .

Police said dozens of protesters began blocking roads at the entrance to Israel's capital, adjacent to the Chords Bridge, causing a disruption to public order.

According to Ynet, protesters have also blocked the light rail.

Young hilltop youth block roads in Jerusalem

Footage shared by police shows the protesters, a young group of religious Jews , blocking key roads at Jerusalem's entrance and halting traffic in the city.

Footage shared by police shows the protesters, a young group of religious Jews, blocking key roads in Jerusalem, December 27, 2025 (ISRAEL POLICE)

After declaring the protests to be unlawful, police attempted to evacuate the demonstrators to the sidewalk, who hurled stones at the officers in response, lightly injuring two.

Police forces operated at the scene to restore order as traffic in and out of city was blocked intermittently.