Arad braces for massive protest against Gur Hasidim as police deploy dozens of officers and mounted units

A large protest against the Gur Hasidic community is expected in Arad on Thursday evening, with dozens of police officers and mounted units deployed to maintain order, according to Israeli media. The demonstration marks the latest escalation in weeks of tensions between parts of the local population and the Gur community, following the arrest of a couple suspected of child abuse and subsequent clashes.

Arad is bracing for a major protest against the Gur Hasidic community this evening, with police mobilizing dozens of officers and mounted units ahead of the demonstration. The event marks the latest flashpoint in several weeks of escalating tensions in the southern city.

3 developments

1. 3 hours ago · 19:40 · 2 JulLatest

   Hundreds of residents are currently demonstrating in Arad against the city's Haredization.

2. 18:58 · 2 Jul

   Police deploy dozens of officers and mounted units to Arad for protest

3. 15:37 · 2 Jul

   Gur hasidic community in Arad warned to stay away from anti-haredi protest march

• Strong18:54 · 24 JunViolent incidents continue in Arad during Haredi protests
• Developing20:23 · 21 JunGur Hasidic protesters clash with drivers in Arad after couple's release
• Strong09:45 · 12 JunHundreds of Haredim block police in Ashdod to prevent arrest of draft deserter — who is not Haredi
• Strong19:18 · 24 JunSevere brawl between secular Israelis and Haredi protesters

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