Ministers Approve Additional NIS 15 Million for Conversion Programs Weeks Before Election
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The Israeli government approved an urgent request for an additional NIS 15 million for conversion programs, with some funds designated for 2027. This decision comes three weeks before national elections and follows a month-long hiatus for government meetings. The government convened on Tuesday, the eve of Remembrance Day for the October 7th massacre.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli ministers approved an additional NIS 15 million for conversion programs.
- The funding is for training and preparing individuals for conversion to Judaism.
- Part of the allocated money is designated for expenses in 2027.
- The decision was made three weeks before national elections.
- The government convened on Tuesday, the eve of Remembrance Day for the October 7th massacre.
The Israeli government approved an urgent request to allocate an additional NIS 15 million for conversion programs, just three weeks before national elections. The funds are intended for the training and preparation of individuals for conversion to Judaism. Notably, a portion of this funding is earmarked for expenses in 2027.
The government convened on Tuesday afternoon, following a month-long hiatus. The meeting was held on the eve of Remembrance Day for the October 7th massacre.
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