Haaretz iconHaaretzSep 3, 2026

Jerusalem cafГ© besieged by Haredi protests announces Saturday closure

The protests have reignited Jerusalem's long-running battles over public observance of Shabbat after years of relative calm

Jerusalem cafГ© besieged by Haredi protests announces Saturday closure

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The protests have reignited Jerusalem's long-running battles over public observance of Shabbat after years of relative calm

Cafe Basimta is operated by Jews for Jesus in Jerusalem's city center.

Cafe Basimta is operated by Jews for Jesus in Jerusalem's city center. The protests have reignited Jerusalem's long-running battles over public observance of Shabbat after years of relative calm

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The protests have reignited Jerusalem's long-running battles over public observance of Shabbat after years of relative calm Cafe Basimta is operated by Jews for Jesus in Jerusalem's city center.

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Cafe Basimta is operated by Jews for Jesus in Jerusalem's city center.

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