Israeli police have arrested four Arad residents in connection with the violent clashes that erupted earlier this week when Gerrer Chassidim were attacked while attempting to join the massive vehicle protest in support of imprisoned yeshiva bochurim.

According to police, officers from the Arad Police Station arrested the four suspects on Friday on suspicion of involvement in the violent altercation that broke out Wednesday afternoon in one of the city’s neighborhoods.

Police said officers responded immediately after receiving reports of the fight, restored order at the scene, and launched an investigation to identify those responsible.

The violence occurred amid heightened tensions in Arad, where secular residents allegedly attempted to block vehicles carrying Chassidim traveling to join the convoy headed toward Prison 10 as part of the nationwide protest against the arrests of bnei Torah.

The four suspects remain under investigation on suspicion of assault. Police said additional arrests could follow as investigators continue gathering evidence and identifying others who may have been involved in the attack.

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