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

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First reported by Mako · Aug 8, 2026

What happened

Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem clashed with police over a cafe open on the Sabbath, with a controversial insult directed at a wounded Lebanon War veteran sparking outrage. The cafe has been a focal point of ongoing tensions between religious opponents and secular supporters since July.

01Ultra-Orthodox protesters oppose the Basemta cafe opening on Sabbath in Jerusalem.
02A verbal clash included a protester telling a wounded Lebanon War veteran, "Too bad you didn't die."
03Police blocked access to the cafe and faced attempts by protesters to breach barriers.
04The cafe has been a site of repeated protests since early July.
05Secular activists also demonstrate in support of the cafe and its owners.
06The incident intensified online outrage and highlighted religious-secular tensions in Jerusalem.

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