Avigdor Liberman joins supporters as haredi protesters target Jerusalem café for fifth week

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman joined supporters of Café Basimta in Jerusalem as haredi protesters demonstrated outside for a fifth consecutive Saturday over its decision to remain open on Shabbat. Protesters banged on windows and broke through police barriers; customers shouted "Enlist, enlist." Liberman condemned the protesters, saying they should direct their energy against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and vowed they would serve in the military if his party came to power. Democrats Party chairman Yair Golan accused police of abandoning the liberal public. Café owner Yoel Ben David emphasized respect for the religious community.

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman joined supporters of Café Basimta in Jerusalem as haredi protesters demonstrated outside for a fifth consecutive Saturday over its decision to remain open on Shabbat. Protesters banged on windows and broke through police barriers; customers shouted "Enlist, enlist." Liberman condemned the protesters, saying they should direct their energy against Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and vowed they would serve in the military if his party came to power. Democrats Party chairman Yair Golan accused police of abandoning the liberal public. Café owner Yoel Ben David emphasized respect for the religious community.

Avigdor Liberman joins supporters as haredi protesters target Jerusalem café for fifth week