Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police Over Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem clashed with police over a cafe open on the Sabbath, with a controversial insult directed at a wounded Lebanon War veteran sparking outrage. The cafe has been a focal point of ongoing tensions between religious opponents and secular supporters since July.
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- Ultra-Orthodox protesters oppose the Basemta cafe opening on Sabbath in Jerusalem.
- A verbal clash included a protester telling a wounded Lebanon War veteran, "Too bad you didn't die."
- Police blocked access to the cafe and faced attempts by protesters to breach barriers.
- The cafe has been a site of repeated protests since early July.
- Secular activists also demonstrate in support of the cafe and its owners.
- The incident intensified online outrage and highlighted religious-secular tensions in Jerusalem.
Dozens of ultra-Orthodox protesters gathered again on a recent Saturday to oppose the opening of the "Basemta" cafe on Agripas Street in Jerusalem during the Sabbath. The protest sparked confrontations with police, who eventually blocked access to the cafe, forcing the demonstration to move farther away. The cafe has become a flashpoint in recent weeks, drawing ongoing protests from ultra-Orthodox groups against its Sabbath operation, while secular activists have also gathered to support the business and its owners.
During the protest, a heated verbal exchange was captured on video between a civilian and a young ultra-Orthodox protester. The civilian said, "I was wounded in Lebanon, also for you," to which the protester replied, "Too bad you didn't die," a remark that caused widespread outrage online. The police had to intervene as some ultra-Orthodox protesters attempted to breach police barriers, leading to clashes.
The tensions around the cafe have persisted since early July, with both sides regularly demonstrating, ultra-Orthodox opponents demanding Sabbath observance and secular supporters defending the right to operate the business. The incident highlights the ongoing cultural and religious friction in Jerusalem regarding Sabbath observance and public life.
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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