Sanz Hasidim heading to a protest at Prison 10 over the arrest of draft evaders were blocked by protesters from the extremist Jerusalem Faction who are blocking a road, journalist Shilo Fried reports.
A confrontation between Haredi protest groups unfolded Thursday evening near Prison 10. According to journalist Shilo Fried, Sanz Hasidim traveling to join a prayer rally against the arrest of draft evaders were blocked by protesters from the Jerusalem Faction who are currently blocking a road in the area. Both groups are protesting the same issue—the detention of Haredi draft evaders—but the faction's road blockade has created friction, preventing the Sanz contingent from reaching the prison. The incident highlights growing internal tensions within the Haredi protest movement, which has seen multiple demonstrations and road closures in recent weeks. The Sanz Rebbe had earlier announced he would cut his vacation short to attend the rally, which is expected to draw thousands.
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