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Gur Hasid Freed From Military Jail to Celebratory Welcome, New Slow-Car Protest Planned
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Yechiel Kotiner of the Gur Hasidic movement was released from military prison after six days and greeted with celebrations in Ashdod. His release followed a medical exemption and pressure from a major protest led by the Gur Rebbe, while activists are now planning a slow-moving car convoy protest toward Prison 10 on Wednesday.
- 01Hundreds in Ashdod celebrated Yechiel Kotiner’s release from military prison.
- 02Kotiner was jailed for six days after failing to report to the enlistment office.
- 03The Gur Rebbe led a protest outside Prison 10 last Wednesday.
- 04Organizers secured Kotiner a final medical exemption from military service.
- 05A new slow-car convoy protest is planned for Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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