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Israeli Dispute Over Saturday Cafes
The article addresses the ongoing conflict in Jerusalem over considering Saturday as the Jewish holy day of rest. It highlights protests from ultra-Orthodox Jews against a café in the city center that wants to remain open and serve coffee on the weekly day of rest, while secularists demand the freedom to open the café and enjoy their coffee. The article emphasizes that this dispute reflects divisions within Israeli society ahead of the parliamentary elections. It states that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu relies on the support of religious extremists to boost their influence, raising concerns about Israel turning into a religiously governed state. Meanwhile, secularists call for freedom of choice and oppose religious restrictions on public life.
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