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Lieberman Joins Basimta Café Protest as Police Disperse Rioters

8/1/2026

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Avigdor Lieberman attended the Basimta café protest to support the owners while demonstrators tried to force entry.
Protesters gathered for the fifth Saturday, banged windows and attempted to breach police barriers.
Police retrieved batons and riot gear before forcibly dispersing the crowd near the entrance.
Café owner Yoel Ben David said he respects the religious community, welcomed kippah-wearing supporters and urged groups to observe Shabbat freely.

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Avigdor Lieberman attended the Basimta café protest to support the owners while demonstrators tried to force entry.
Protesters gathered for the fifth Saturday, banged windows and attempted to breach police barriers.
Police retrieved batons and riot gear before forcibly dispersing the crowd near the entrance.
Café owner Yoel Ben David said he respects the religious community, welcomed kippah-wearing supporters and urged groups to observe Shabbat freely.