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Israeli Court Frees Elderly Woman From Million Shekel Debt
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
A Jerusalem court has approved a financial rehabilitation plan for a 65-year-old Israeli woman, reducing her debt of over one million shekels to a manageable 21,600 shekels. The decision acknowledges her lifelong hardships and allows her to live her remaining years with dignity.
- 01Jerusalem court reduces woman's debt from over 1 million to 21,600 shekels.
- 02Woman cited lifelong struggles, including child's cancer and husband's addiction.
- 03Court acknowledged debts were for basic needs, not luxuries.
- 04Repayment will be 600 shekels monthly for 36 months.
- 05Judge cited human heart's inability to bear harsh decisions despite legal standing.
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