Thousands of ultra-rectangular Israelis gathered on the streets of Jerusalem on Sunday afternoon, marking the last day of the Purim holiday despite coronavirus restrictions.
A large Tish mound – a large gathering of old rabbits and their flock – was held by members of Beit Midrash’s Gur Hasidic movement of their rebbe in the capital. Movement officials said all participants have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19.
Major police forces have been patrolling the capital’s ultra-orthodox neighborhoods since the wee hours of the morning following the potential for residents to maintain disasters and violate coronavirus regulations. .
In addition, dozens of ultra-Orthodox alcohol-like people gathered at Ilan Bar Junction in Jerusalem and attacked police officers. One of the officers was attacked with a pepper spray and required medical attention.
Police said a large force was deployed to the scene and was attacked by a number of protesters who violated government orders.
“Additional forces were called to the scene and three suspects were detained for questioning, one of whom was injured when he was arrested and in need of medical treatment,” police said in a statement. .
The Haredi riot was reported to have damaged several police vehicles during the incident.