Hundreds of Arad residents protested what they called growing ultra-Orthodox influence after members of the Gur Hasidic dynasty bought the city's mall; residents say tensions have escalated as the city's character changes

A rally is planned in the city for Thursday amid escalating tensions, arrests, and accusations of selective police enforcement.

Hundreds of Arad residents protested what they called growing ultra-Orthodox influence after members of the Gur Hasidic dynasty bought the city's mall; residents say tensions have…