Smotrich Warns Election Could End Hesder Yeshiva Funding
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that a change in government could threaten funding for hesder yeshivas and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. He cited past government actions and potential future policies that could harm religious institutions and settlement projects. Smotrich specifically criticized discussions of a Palestinian state and warned of destruction under a potential "Eisenkot-Abbas government." The Hesder Yeshiva Association honored Smotrich and KKL Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky for their support.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned that a change of government could threaten hesder yeshiva funding.
- Smotrich cited past government actions and potential future policies as reasons for concern.
- He criticized discussions of establishing a Palestinian state after the October 7 massacre.
- Smotrich warned that an "Eisenkot-Abbas government" could destroy years of work in a single day.
- The Hesder Yeshiva Association honored Smotrich and KKL Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky.
- KKL has supported construction and renovation projects at dozens of yeshivas.
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