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Jerusalem Cafe to Close on Saturdays Amid Haredi Protests
How 17 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, English) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By כיכר השבת, קובי ישראל
First reported by Kan News · 1 hour ago
What happened
Jerusalem's Cafe 'Ha'Simta', identified with missionary activities, will close on Saturdays following over six weeks of intense Haredi protests and confrontations. The cafe management cited a desire to restore peace as the reason for the decision.
- 01Jerusalem cafe 'Ha'Simta' will close on Saturdays.
- 02The closure follows weeks of Haredi protests and confrontations.
- 03The cafe is identified with missionary activities.
- 04Management cited a desire to restore peace.
- 05Protests included vandalism and violence.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew34 minutes ago
Jerusalem Cafe to Close on Saturdays Amid Haredi Protests
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Jerusalem Cafe to Close on Saturdays Amid Ultra-Orthodox Protests
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