The Gur Hasidic community is organizing a nationwide vehicle convoy to Prison 10 on Wednesday at 16:00, protesting the arrest of draft evaders, according to organizers' announcements. Departure points have been set in 19 cities including Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Ashdod; heavy traffic disruptions are expected on Routes 57, 6, and 4.
The Gur Hasidic community is mobilizing a large-scale vehicle convoy to Prison 10 (Beit Lid) on Wednesday at 16:00, departing from 19 cities including Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, and Ashdod, with organizers warning of heavy traffic on Routes 57, 6, and 4. The protest, announced Monday evening, is the latest in a series of Haredi actions against the arrest of draft evaders.
Earlier Monday at 00:52, The Zioneer reported six versions of the story: initial reports cited Kan News and Agudat Yisrael sources (version 1), followed by Gur community-specific announcements (versions 2–3), and Agudat Yisrael submitting 80 departure points to police (version 4). By 00:52, organizers expected thousands of protesters with nationwide traffic disruptions (versions 5–6). The current update specifies 19 cities and the timing (Wednesday 16:00), matching earlier reports.
As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Haredi protests spread to multiple cities after draft dodger arrests. On June 12, hundreds blocked police in Ashdod. On June 15, activists blocked Highway 4, forcing police to release a deserter. On June 17, Housing Minister Goldknopf joined a Gur protest near Beit Lid. On June 18, Shas MKs and a rabbi joined a rally. On June 22, Rabbi Dandrovič called for vehicle protests.
It remains unclear whether other Haredi factions will coordinate or organize separately. The protest's duration has not been announced, and it is unknown if the convoy will attempt to breach restricted areas near the prison.
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