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Jerusalem Municipality Shuts Protest Coffee Stand Amid Shabbat Tensions

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Jerusalem municipality inspectors shut down a protest coffee stand on Saturday, following weeks of ultra-Orthodox demonstrations that led to the closure of Cafe Basimta for operating on Shabbat. Liberal activists vowed to continue their fight for secular public space in the city.

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Jerusalem municipality inspectors shut down a protest coffee stand on Saturday.
The stand was set up by liberal activists after Cafe Basimta closed due to Haredi protests.
Activists vowed to continue fighting for secular public space in Jerusalem.
Cafe Basimta closed after weeks of sometimes violent ultra-Orthodox demonstrations.
The incidents highlight broader tensions over religious coercion in Israel.

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Inspectors received orders from higher up to shut down the stand.per an inspector speaking to activists
The stand was shut down because it did not have a permit.per inspectors
Violence succeeded in closing Cafe Basimta but failed to close Jerusalem.per Adir Schwartz

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