Protesters shouted at MK Avigdor Lieberman as he arrived at a Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat, according to ynet. The incident follows a physical altercation reported earlier today at the same location.
Earlier today, a protest outside a Jerusalem cafe that opens on Shabbat turned physical when MK Avigdor Lieberman was reportedly attacked upon arrival, as The Zioneer reported. Now, footage and reports from ynet show that as Lieberman entered the cafe, protesters shouted at him, 'Go back to Russia.' The protests have been ongoing for several Saturdays, with Haredi demonstrators opposing the cafe's operation on Shabbat and secular supporters showing solidarity. Lieberman, a secular politician, has been a vocal supporter of the cafe's right to remain open.
3 developments
- DevelopingSecular supporters rally at Jerusalem cafe as Haredi protests continue for third Saturday
- DevelopingLong line of supporters at Jerusalem cafe a week after Haredi protest
- StrongClashes erupt between Haredi worshippers and cafe patrons in Jerusalem for second consecutive Saturday
- DevelopingNew footage shows Haredi protesters punching cafe windows in Jerusalem
Source and signal
- Open-source intake