Thousands of Yeshiva Students Lose Dorm Subsidies Amid Tax Demands and Protests in Israel

Israel faces a dual economic challenge as thousands of yeshiva students (avrechim) lose subsidies for dormitories, while the Tax Authority demands declarations regarding draft evaders from yeshivas. This financial strain has sparked protests, notably by the Haredi faction in Jerusalem, which disrupted traffic in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area to oppose the detention of a yeshiva student.

In other news, remnants of the historic ship Altalena were discovered deep underwater, marking a significant archaeological find. Meanwhile, an unusual security incident occurred in the West Bank's Benjamin area, where Palestinian police detained an armed Israeli fighter in Area C.

Additionally, a near-miss involving a drone narrowly avoided hitting an Israeli soldier by mere centimeters, highlighting ongoing security tensions. In Bnei Brak, a 17-year-old youth fell from a height of 12 meters and was hospitalized; his condition remains under observation.

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