Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem Over Cafe Opening on Shabbat
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with secular activists over a cafe open on Shabbat, leading to vandalism. Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned the violence and called for mutual tolerance.
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- Ultra-Orthodox protesters opposed a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat.
- Secular activists counter-protested with signs supporting freedom on Shabbat.
- Clashes led to vandalism, including broken glass at the cafe.
- Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman visited the site and condemned the violence.
- Lieberman emphasized freedom of choice regarding Shabbat activities.
- The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Shabbat observance in Jerusalem.
On August 8, 2026, dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered outside the "Basemta" cafe in Jerusalem to oppose its operation on Shabbat. The demonstration sparked confrontations with secular activists who counter-protested, holding signs reading "Haredim, hands off our coffee" and "Freedom from religion even on Shabbat." Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, arrived at the scene and was photographed near a glass window of the cafe that had been shattered by the ultra-Orthodox rioters. Lieberman condemned the vandalism and harassment, stating, "My vision is that whoever wants to go to synagogue on Shabbat morning should go, and whoever wants to go to a cafe should go to a cafe." He concluded his remarks with the phrase, "Live and let live."
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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