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Hundreds of Secular Residents Protest Against Religious Coercion in Arad
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First reported by Walla · 12 hours ago
What happened
Hundreds of secular residents in Arad protested against religious coercion following violent clashes with ultra-Orthodox groups, demanding the mayor's resignation.
- 01Hundreds of secular Arad residents protested against religious coercion in the city.
- 02The protest followed violent clashes between Gur Hasidim and secular residents about a week earlier.
- 03Protesters called for Mayor Yair Maayan's resignation.
- 04Signs criticized city leadership, including Deputy Mayor Guy Brioza.
- 05The demonstration highlighted growing tensions between secular and ultra-Orthodox communities in Arad.
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