Protests Continue Over Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat with Support from Yair Golan
In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox protesters have demonstrated for six weeks against the Basemta cafe's operation on Shabbat, while hundreds, including Democratic Party leader Yair Golan, have supported the cafe. Police maintained a strong presence amid clashes, reflecting the broader societal conflict over Shabbat observance in the city.
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- Ultra-Orthodox protesters have opposed the Basemta cafe's Shabbat opening for six weeks in Jerusalem.
- Hundreds of supporters, including Democratic Party leader Yair Golan, backed the cafe during protests.
- Police deployed reinforced forces and blocked access to prevent clashes between protesters and supporters.
- Confrontations occurred as some ultra-Orthodox protesters tried to breach police barriers.
- Golan's attendance added a political aspect to the dispute over Jerusalem's public space and Shabbat observance.
- The cafe has become a symbol of the wider cultural and religious conflict in Jerusalem.
For the sixth consecutive week, protests erupted outside the "Basemta" cafe on Agripas Street in Jerusalem, where dozens of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators oppose the cafe's operation on Shabbat. The protests have sparked sharp tensions, with hundreds of supporters, including members of the Democratic Party led by Yair Golan, arriving to back the business's right to remain open.
The Jerusalem police deployed reinforced forces and blocked access to the cafe to prevent clashes. Despite this, confrontations occurred between ultra-Orthodox protesters attempting to breach police barriers and law enforcement officers. Secular supporters also gathered to express their backing for the cafe's Shabbat opening.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, attended the protest alongside Knesset member Merav Cohen, adding a political dimension to the dispute. Golan's presence highlights the broader societal divide over the character of Jerusalem's public spaces and the status of Shabbat observance. Ultra-Orthodox protesters view the issue as a fundamental battle over Jerusalem's identity and the sanctity of Shabbat in public life.
Since its opening last spring, the cafe has become a focal point of a wider conflict between ultra-Orthodox groups and advocates for businesses operating on Shabbat. The ongoing protests have occasionally escalated into clashes, underscoring the deep cultural and religious tensions in the city.
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