Jerusalem Cafe Faces Sixth Consecutive Saturday of Protests Over Weekend Operation
The Basemta cafe in Jerusalem has faced protests for six consecutive Saturdays due to its operation on Shabbat. Owner Yoel refused to close despite pressure, with Democratic Party leader Yair Golan and activists supporting the cafe's right to stay open, emphasizing freedom and inclusivity in Jerusalem and Israel.
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- Basemta cafe in Jerusalem faces sixth straight Saturday of protests over Shabbat operation.
- Owner Yoel declined monetary offers to close the cafe on Saturdays.
- Democratic Party leader Yair Golan and activists support the cafe's right to remain open.
- Supporters stress Jerusalem and Israel belong to all citizens regardless of religious observance.
- Protests highlight ongoing tensions between religious tradition and secular freedoms in Jerusalem.
- Activists vow to continue backing the cafe and its stand for liberal values.
For the sixth consecutive Saturday, confrontations have erupted near the Basemta cafe in Jerusalem due to its operation on Shabbat. The cafe's owner, Yoel, reportedly refused offers of money to close the establishment on Saturdays, leading to weekly protests outside his business. On August 8, 2026, supporters including Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, and other activists gathered to defend the cafe's right to remain open. They emphasized the importance of freedom and liberal values, with Golan and others asserting that "Jerusalem is for everyone, Israel is for everyone." The activists expressed their determination not to give up on supporting the cafe, praising both its stance and its coffee. This ongoing dispute highlights tensions in Jerusalem over public life on Shabbat and the balance between religious tradition and secular freedoms.
אותו אירוע, כפי שכל מערכת דיווחה עליו בנפרד. פתחו כמה דיווחים כדי להשוות מה כל מערכת מדגישה, ומה היא משאירה בחוץ.
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