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Haredi Protests and Pressure Lead to Bar Closures in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jul 18, 2026
What happened
Haredi protesters in Jerusalem have been disrupting a café and pressuring bars in Mahane Yehuda market to close on Saturdays, sparking renewed conflict over the city's religious character.
- 01Haredi protesters regularly disrupt a Jerusalem café operating on Saturdays.
- 02Haredi rabbis are actively pushing for bar closures in Mahane Yehuda market.
- 03Protests include demonstrations and threats to business owners.
- 04The conflict centers on Sabbath observance and the city's cultural identity.
- 05The situation reflects ongoing religious and social tensions in Jerusalem.
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Channel 13Center · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Haredi Protests and Pressure Lead to Bar Closures in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market
N12Center · HebrewJul 18, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Cafe Open on Shabbat Amid Secular Support
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