For another Saturday, customers from across Israel arrived at Cafe Basmeta in Jerusalem to buy coffee and show support, as Haredi protesters gathered outside. Journalist Daniel Amram noted the irony of the protest causing a 'double desecration of Shabbat' by bringing police and additional customers.
The Shabbat protest at Cafe Basmeta in Jerusalem drew a large crowd of supporters from across the country, with customers arriving specifically to buy coffee and keep the business open. Journalist Daniel Amram, who covers the demonstrations, observed that the protesters' presence generates a 'double desecration of Shabbat' by requiring police to be on duty and attracting additional customers. The Zioneer's prior coverage has documented multiple Saturdays of protests at this cafe, with earlier reports showing clashes, police involvement, and counter-protests by secular supporters.
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- DevelopingSecular supporters rally at Jerusalem cafe as Haredi protests continue for third Saturday
- StrongHaredi protesters clash with police outside Jerusalem's Cafe Basmeta on Shabbat; minor arrested
- DevelopingLong line of supporters at Jerusalem cafe a week after Haredi protest
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