Dozens of Haredi protesters gathered outside Cafe Basmeta in Jerusalem for the third consecutive Saturday, shouting 'Stop destroying Jerusalem.' Secular supporters arrived to show solidarity. Police set up barriers to separate the groups, according to journalist Inbar Twizer (N12).
This is the third consecutive Saturday that Haredi activists have protested outside Cafe Basmeta in Jerusalem, a flashpoint in the ongoing conflict over businesses operating on Shabbat. The protests have escalated in recent weeks, with earlier demonstrations involving overturned tables, window banging, and clashes with police. The Zioneer has previously reported on several incidents, including a July 11 protest where a minor was arrested. The current protest saw dozens of Haredi demonstrators shouting 'Stop destroying Jerusalem,' while secular supporters arrived to counter-protest. Police set up barriers to keep the groups apart. No arrests have been reported in this latest incident.
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