Gur Hasidic factions fight for second night in a row, clash with police

Officers intervene to separate two groups of Gur Hasidim; windows of yeshiva reportedly smashed

Gur Hasidic factions fight for second night in a row, clash with police
Fighting between factions of the Gur Hassidic sect have taken place at different cities over the past few nights as tensions rise in the community.

A violent schism just exploded in Israel's most powerful Hasidic sect
Rival factions of the Gur Hasidic sect fought running battles in three Israeli cities over the weekend. This is why the fur is flying

Police detain at least two as rival factions of Hasidic sect clash in Jerusalem
Officers intervene to separate two groups of Gur Hasidim; windows of yeshiva reportedly smashed

Photo: Grand Rebbe Yaakov Alter in 2019 (Gil Cohen-Magen)