Jerusalem Woman Arrested for Vandalizing Cafe Open on Sabbath
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A 75-year-old Jerusalem woman was arrested for vandalizing a cafe that opened on the Sabbath, including graffiti and property damage. She was released by court with a 180-day restraining order from the cafe. The incidents occurred amid ongoing protests in Jerusalem against Sabbath operations.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 75-year-old woman was arrested for vandalizing a Sabbath-operating cafe in Jerusalem.
- She allegedly sprayed graffiti, threw waste, and damaged the cafe's lock multiple times.
- The cafe owners documented the damage and filed a police complaint.
- The Jerusalem Magistrate's Court released her with a 180-day restraining order, banning her from the cafe.
- The arrest follows recent protests in Jerusalem against businesses open on the Sabbath.
- Clashes have occurred between protesters and police during these demonstrations.
Israeli police arrested a 75-year-old woman from Jerusalem on suspicion of repeatedly vandalizing a cafe that opened on the Sabbath in central Jerusalem. The cafe, named "Basemta," began operating on the Jewish day of rest, prompting local opposition. Authorities say the woman was involved in multiple incidents including graffiti spraying, throwing waste at the premises, and damaging the cafe's entrance lock. These acts were documented by the cafe owners, who filed a police complaint. Following her arrest, the woman was brought before the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, which released her under restrictive conditions. The court ordered her to stay at least 30 meters away from the cafe for 180 days. The case comes amid recent heated protests in Jerusalem against businesses operating on the Sabbath, which have occasionally led to clashes between demonstrators and police.
