"Death sentence": The ruling that threatens the restaurants on Nahalat Binyamin

A Tel Aviv court has banned bars and restaurants on Nahalat Binyamin from placing tables and chairs in the public space, on the section between Kalisher and Montefiore. Business owners warn of collapse, while residents welcome the decision due to noise. Permits will remain valid for up to six months.

A Tel Aviv court ruled that bars and restaurants on Nahalat Binyamin Street cannot place tables and chairs in the public space, on the section between Kalisher and Montefiore streets. The decision came following a petition by residents who claimed severe harm to their quality of life due to noise and smoke, and that the municipality acted unlawfully by allowing outdoor seating through permits alone, without a proper planning process. Business owners, who invested hundreds of thousands of dollars, warn they cannot survive without the outdoor tables, calling it a 'death sentence'. Existing permits will remain valid for up to six months, but the future of one of Tel Aviv's main entertainment hubs is uncertain.