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Jerusalem Cafe Faces Ongoing Sabbath Protests and Vandalism Delaying Opening

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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago

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A secular cafe in Jerusalem faces ongoing ultra-Orthodox protests and vandalism, including glue on its lock delaying opening by 40 minutes. Despite clashes and police interventions, the owner remains committed to operating amid tensions over the city's character.

01A woman glued the lock of Jerusalem's Basemta cafe, delaying its opening by 40 minutes on Saturday morning.
02The cafe has been a site of Sabbath protests and clashes between secular patrons and ultra-Orthodox demonstrators for over a month.
03Police intervened in violent confrontations where ultra-Orthodox protesters tried to breach barriers and enter the cafe.
04The cafe symbolizes broader tensions over Jerusalem's character between secular and ultra-Orthodox communities.
05Ultra-Orthodox protests are led by Edah HaCharedit and supported by mainstream ultra-Orthodox officials.
06Cafe owner Yoel Ben David plans to expand outdoor seating and welcomes religious customers despite opposition.

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