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Bnei Brak Municipality Employs Over 200 Retirees Amid Financial Crisis
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By יובל שדה
First reported by Mako · 58 minutes ago
What happened
The Bnei Brak Municipality is employing 219 workers over the retirement age of 67, including individuals in their 90s, at an annual cost of nearly 40 million shekels. This practice is occurring while the city faces a 130 million shekel deficit and warnings of financial collapse, drawing criticism from watchdog groups who allege political motivations.
- 01Bnei Brak municipality employs 219 workers over retirement age.
- 02The city faces a 130 million shekel deficit.
- 03Eight employees are over 80, one is 94.
- 04Critics allege political cronyism behind the hiring.
- 05Municipality promises review for employees over 72.
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