Jerusalem’s Cafe Basimta to close on Shabbat following Haredi protests

Cafe Basimta, an official project of the organization Jews for Jesus, has announced it will no longer open on Shabbat. The owners stated that the decision follows months of friction and protests by Haredi groups, noting that the ongoing conflict is contrary to their faith. The move marks the end of a prolonged period of pressure on the establishment. Meanwhile, a local politician has criticized the decision, characterizing the capitulation to such pressure as a victory for what they termed 'terrorism'.