Police Give Green Light for “Million-Man Rally” in Yerushalayim Against Draft Law

Police have officially approved Thursday’s massive demonstration against the draft decree, granting final permission for what organizers are calling “The Cry of Torah.”

The protest is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to the entrance of Yerushalayim, where major roadways will be shut down as the Olam HaTorah rallies in defense of yeshiva bochurim who remain under arrest.

The large-scale gathering, described by organizers as “Maamad Harivevos — The Cry of Torah Against the Persecution of Lomdei Torah in Eretz HaKodesh,” is set to take place Thursday afternoon at the city’s main entrance.

The rally follows the continued detention of several yeshiva students, including Ariel Shamai of Yeshivas Ateres Shlomo, whose arrest has sparked widespread outrage throughout the chareidi community.

Approval for the rally came after another meeting between members of the organizing committee and the Yerushalayim District Police, where logistical plans and safety arrangements were finalized.

The police are preparing for road closures across key arteries leading into and through Yerushalayim — including the city’s entrance, Sarei Yisrael Street, Bar-Ilan Street, and the Maran Junction area. Traffic disruptions are expected throughout the day as hundreds of thousands of participants are anticipated to flood the area in peaceful protest.

As previously reported here, according to details obtained by Matzav.com, the event will not feature a central stage or sound trucks. Instead, leading rabbonim and gedolei Yisroel will station themselves at various locations throughout the area. One central balcony will serve as the focal point of the gathering, where Selichos will be recited by rabbonim representing the Litvishe, chassidic, and Sephardic communities, symbolizing unity across the Torah world in opposition to the draft decree.

{Matzav.com}