Jerusalem Cafe Owner Vows to Stay Open Amid Violent Ultra-Orthodox Protests

First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago

What happened

Yoel Ben David, owner of a Jerusalem cafe targeted by ultra-Orthodox protests, refuses to close despite violent attacks, framing his stand as a fight for societal values amid ongoing secular-Haredi tensions.

• 01Violent protests against the Basemta cafe in Jerusalem occurred for the fifth consecutive Saturday.
• 02Around 250 ultra-Orthodox protesters attacked the cafe, customers, and police.
• 03Owner Yoel Ben David feared for his life during attempts to break into the cafe.
• 04Ben David refuses to close the cafe, citing principles of freedom and tolerance.
• 05The conflict highlights broader tensions between secular and ultra-Orthodox communities in Jerusalem.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Jerusalem Cafe Owner Vows to Stay Open Amid Violent Ultra-Orthodox Protests

YnetCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago

Violent Clashes Erupt Over Businesses Open on Shabbat in Jerusalem and Beyond

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew17 hours ago

Police Use Force to Disperse Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

Channel 13Center · Hebrew18 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protest in Jerusalem for Fifth Consecutive Week Against Café Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Avigdor Lieberman Faces Ultra-Orthodox Protest at Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police Over Cafe Open on Sabbath in Jerusalem

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Supporters Outside Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Secular Patrons at Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Continue Weekly Demonstrations Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Continue Weekly Demonstrations Against Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Clashes Erupt at Ultra-Orthodox Protest Outside Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

YnetCenter · Hebrew1 day ago

Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

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