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Jerusalem Cafe Designed as Neighborhood Living Room Faces Ultra-Orthodox Protests Over Saturday Opening

Jerusalem's "Basemta" cafe, designed as a cozy community space, faces escalating ultra-Orthodox protests over its Saturday opening. Owner Yoel Ben David remains committed to keeping it open despite violent demonstrations and police involvement.

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What happened

  1. 01Jerusalem cafe "Basemta" opened in June as a community hub with specialty coffee and a homey design.
  2. 02Ultra-Orthodox protests against its Saturday opening began in late June and escalated to violent clashes.
  3. 03Police have intervened to protect the cafe and its patrons from aggressive demonstrators.
  4. 04Owner Yoel Ben David refuses to close, fearing a precedent that could threaten other businesses.
  5. 05The cafe supports social causes and plans to renovate its second floor for exhibitions and performances.
  6. 06Other cafes in central Jerusalem also open on Saturdays, but "Basemta" is targeted as a new venue.

The cafe also supports social projects and plans to expand cultural activities.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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