Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem Over Cafe Opening on Shabbat

First reported by Mako · 3 hours ago

What happened

In Jerusalem, ultra-Orthodox protesters clashed with secular activists over a cafe open on Shabbat, leading to vandalism. Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman condemned the violence and called for mutual tolerance.

• 01Ultra-Orthodox protesters opposed a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat.
• 02Secular activists counter-protested with signs supporting freedom on Shabbat.
• 03Clashes led to vandalism, including broken glass at the cafe.
• 04Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman visited the site and condemned the violence.
• 05Lieberman emphasized freedom of choice regarding Shabbat activities.
• 06The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Shabbat observance in Jerusalem.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem Over Cafe Opening on Shabbat

Channel 13Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police Over Jerusalem Cafe Operating on Shabbat

MaarivCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Jerusalem Cafe Faces Sixth Consecutive Saturday of Protests Over Weekend Operation

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Clash With Police at Jerusalem Cafe Checkpoints

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Dozens of Ultra-Orthodox Protest Jerusalem Cafe Open on Sabbath

MakoCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

Jerusalem Faces Sixth Consecutive Weekend of Violent Clashes Over Shabbat Coffee Shop

N12Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Jerusalem’s Liberal Cafe Faces Sixth Consecutive Violent Clash Over Sabbath Observance

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