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Arad tensions erupt into clashes as ultra-Orthodox protests and roadblocks escalate
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Clashes erupted in Arad on Wednesday after Haredi protests and roadblocks over draft issues angered secular residents. Mayor Yair Maayan backed police reinforcements as the city’s long-running struggle over religion and public life deepened.
- 01Clashes broke out in Arad after Haredi protests and roadblocks over draft issues.
- 02Mayor Yair Maayan backed police reinforcements and met Southern District commander Haim Bublil.
- 03Tensions have intensified over Shabbat mall closures, bus incidents, and earlier mass protests.
- 04Residents fear the secular-Haredi conflict could escalate further without stronger enforcement.
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