Leaders of the Gur hasidic community in Arad have issued a formal warning to members to avoid the area of a protest march scheduled for the city against the haredi community, and to listen to the rabbi's call for restraint amid the planned demonstration.
Following tensions between the secular and haredi communities in Arad, the Gur hasidic leadership in the city issued a formal warning Thursday evening instructing members to avoid the area of an anti-haredi protest march planned for the city, and to listen to the guidance of their rabbi who had issued a letter urging against being drawn into violent confrontations and arguments. The warning was posted by journalist Israel Cohen.
The move comes as several haredi communities have faced large demonstrations and protests, some violent, in recent days over draft and education policy. In the nearby Krayot area, protests have included rock-throwing and clashes with police. The Gur community in Arad specifically objected to the planned march through their neighborhood, with the local rabbi issuing a clear call to avoid provocation.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, leading haredi figures such as Rabbi Dov Landau have condemned protests and violence, calling restraint the proper response. The protest in Arad is scheduled to proceed; police presence is expected to be increased.
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