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Finance Ministry Moves to End Premium Discounts for Yeshiva Students and Students
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First reported by N12 · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Israel’s Finance Ministry is preparing to end reduced National Insurance and health payments for yeshiva and university students, raising the monthly charge from 171 to 266 shekels. The move follows a warning that the National Insurance Institute could be depleted by 2035 and could add about 1 billion shekels a year to its finances.
- 01Monthly payments would rise from 171 shekels to 266 shekels.
- 02The Finance Ministry says the change could add 1 billion shekels a year.
- 03A comptroller report warned the National Insurance Institute could run out by 2035.
- 04Ultra-Orthodox leaders denounced the proposal as economic persecution.
- 05Officials frame the plan as a step toward equality and fiscal stability.
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OrganizationsFinance Ministry, National Insurance Institute, State Comptroller, Channel 12, Israel Democracy Institute, Israel Defense Forces
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Finance Ministry Moves to End Premium Discounts for Yeshiva Students and Students
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Finance Ministry Pushes to End National Insurance Discounts for Yeshiva Students and Students
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