Followers of the Gur Hasidic sect are organizing a car-convoy protest to Prison 10 on Wednesday at 16:00, with vehicles departing from multiple locations across Israel, according to the organizers. The protest relates to the arrests of deserters from Haredi military service.
Gur Hasidim are organizing a car-convoy protest toward Prison 10 for Wednesday afternoon. Vehicles will depart from multiple points across the country beginning at 16:00 and converge on the military prison, according to the organizers. The protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations against the arrest of Haredi deserters.
As The Zioneer reported on Monday, the convoy is being led by Agudat Yisrael, with Degel HaTorah possibly joining. The protest follows weeks of rallies outside Prison 10, which drew thousands of Gur followers. On the night of June 18, a large crowd danced outside the facility after word spread that one deserter was expected to be released; that release timeline remains unclear.
The protest Wednesday is scheduled to coincide with the afternoon hours. Police have not yet announced road closures or special traffic arrangements.
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