Activists to launch Shabbat coffee truck in Jerusalem to protest religious restrictions

According to the Times of Israel, a group of activists in Jerusalem has announced plans to operate a coffee truck at the site of a local cafe that recently ceased Shabbat operations following pressure from religious groups. The initiative is framed as a protest against what organizers describe as religious coercion. The organizers stated that the truck will be staffed by volunteers to ensure that Jerusalemites can continue to access coffee services on the Sabbath. This move follows the cafe's decision to close on Saturdays in response to protests by Haredi groups. Activists involved in the project emphasize that their goal is to preserve the city's pluralistic character and public access to services.