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Arad tensions erupt into clashes as ultra-Orthodox protests and roadblocks escalate
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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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