Haredi protesters gathered outside a cafe in Jerusalem for the fifth consecutive Saturday, with clashes reported at the scene, according to Israeli media reports. Photographer Oren Ben Hakon documented the event.
For the fifth consecutive Saturday, Haredi protesters gathered outside a cafe in Jerusalem this morning, with clashes reported at the scene. The demonstration, documented by photographer Oren Ben Hakon, is the latest in a series of weekly protests over the cafe's operation on Shabbat.
On Friday, The Zioneer reported that police had deployed barriers at the scene in anticipation of the protest. Earlier that day, documentation from the previous week's protest showed clashes at the location, according to ynet. The protests were first announced by activist Tamari, who stated on Telegram that demonstrations would intensify.
The weekly protests are part of an ongoing series of confrontations over businesses open on Shabbat in Jerusalem. As The Zioneer reported on July 18, secular supporters also rallied at the cafe in solidarity. A similar incident on July 11 saw clashes between Haredi worshippers and cafe patrons. The broader context of Haredi protests in Jerusalem includes earlier confrontations over draft enforcement, as documented by The Zioneer on June 17.
The specific parties involved in Saturday's clashes have not been specified, and the extent of any injuries or arrests remains unclear.
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