Jerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_3349,w_5024/733113' alt='Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli police, while secular protesters hold a counter-demonstration in support of the cafe in central Jerusalem, August 8, 2026. (photo credit: OREN BEN HAKOON/FLASH90)' title='Ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrate against a cafe operating on Shabbat and clash with Israeli p

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