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Politics · Full coverage

Yair Golan Blames 'Haredi Terror' for Jerusalem Cafe's Shabbat Closure

How 2 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By Gilad Cohen

First reported by Ynet · Sep 3, 2026

What happened

Democrats leader Yair Golan has labeled the closure of Jerusalem's 'Basmeta' cafe on Saturdays as "Haredi terror," citing protests and threats from ultra-Orthodox demonstrators as the cause. He warned that this coercion could extend to other businesses if not stopped.

  • 01Yair Golan called the cafe's closure 'Haredi terror'.
  • 02The cafe closed after protests and threats.
  • 03Golan warned against religious coercion spreading.
  • 04The cafe aimed to serve customers on Shabbat.

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YnetnewsCenter · EnglishSep 3, 2026
Yair Golan Blames 'Haredi Terror' for Jerusalem Cafe's Shabbat Closure
YnetCenter · HebrewSep 3, 2026
Yair Golan Blames Haredi 'Terror' for Jerusalem Cafe's Shabbat Closure

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