Haredi leader blames Jerusalem mayor for seculars' extremism

The Eda Haredit "Committee of the Shabbat" Chairman, Rabbi Yosef Rozenfeld said in response to Saturday's protest in Jerusalem that "the seculars are becoming more extreme; a trend that is no doubt led by the mayor."

"The seculars know they have his support," the rabbi said of Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat.

Eda Haredit sources told Ynet they plan on holding a mass protest later this week. (Kobi Nahshoni)