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Jerusalem Cafe to Close on Shabbat Amid Haredi Protests
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Cafe Basimta in Jerusalem will close on Saturdays following sustained protests from Haredi demonstrators. The cafe, operated by Jews for Jesus, cited a desire to end controversy and restore peace as the reason for the decision.
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- Jerusalem cafe to close on Saturdays due to Haredi protests.
- Cafe is operated by the Christian missionary group Jews for Jesus.
- Protesters cited religious objections to the cafe operating on Shabbat.
- Cafe owners stated the decision was to prevent anger and restore peace.
- A local politician condemned the closure as a win for extremists.
- Haredi group vowed to continue protests until the cafe closes permanently.
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