Tamari stated that the protests against Cafe Bastema in central Jerusalem will intensify this Saturday, according to a Telegram post. The cafe has been the focus of weekly demonstrations by Haredi groups over its operation on Shabbat.
Tamari stated in a Telegram post that the protests against Café Bastema in central Jerusalem will escalate this Saturday. The café has been the site of weekly demonstrations by Haredi groups objecting to its operation on Shabbat.
As The Zioneer has reported, the protests have included clashes with police, overturned tables, and arrests. On July 18, secular supporters also rallied at the café. The demonstrations have drawn attention to tensions over Sabbath observance in Jerusalem.
It remains unclear what form the escalation will take, and whether police will deploy additional forces to prevent violence.
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