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        7/16/2009, Tammuz 24, 5769

      Demonstrations Continue in Jerusalem


      Jerusalem demonstrations against the arrest of a hareidi-religious mother suspected of starving her three year old child continued Thursday morning. During the night, protestors closed off streets and argued with police. IDF Army Radio reported that a border police guard was injured and 20 protestors were arrested.

      Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat announced yesterday that all city services would not be supplied to the Geula and Meah Sharim neighborhoods due to the disruptions and destruction of public property.