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Hapoel Jerusalem Football Club Sponsors Controversial Cafe Supporting Business Freedom on Shabbat

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By בן גולדפריינד

First reported by N12 · Jul 12, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Jerusalem Football Club is sponsoring Cafe Basemta, a cafe advocating for business freedom to operate on Shabbat, by displaying its logo on players' shorts for free during the 2026/27 season. This move supports the cafe's fight amid ongoing public debates in Jerusalem and coincides with the club's 100th anniversary.

  • 01Hapoel Jerusalem sponsors Cafe Basemta for free, supporting its fight for business freedom on Shabbat.
  • 02Cafe Basemta's logo will appear on players' shorts in the 2026/27 season without payment.
  • 03The club views itself as part of Jerusalem's diverse fabric, backing open city values.
  • 04The sponsorship aligns with Hapoel Jerusalem's 100th anniversary celebrations.
  • 05The club encourages the cafe to continue focusing on quality coffee and freedom to operate anytime.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsHapoel Jerusalem Football Club, Cafe Basemta
PlacesJerusalem, Armon Hanatziv

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Football Club Sponsors Controversial Cafe Supporting Business Freedom on Shabbat
N12Center · HebrewJul 13, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Football Club Sponsors Controversial Café Supporting Business Freedom on Shabbat
N12Center · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Partners With Controversial Cafe 'Cafe Basemta' as Free Sponsor
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Welcomes Controversial Cafe as Free Sponsor on Team Shorts

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