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Israeli Government Approves Controversial 100 Million Shekel Budget for Jewish Diaspora Education
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 8 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli government approved a 100 million shekel budget to support Jewish education in the diaspora, managed by the Prime Minister's Office amid JFNA leaders' visit. The funds were allocated before a detailed plan was created, sourced from mandatory interest payments, and timed just before elections amid domestic educational challenges.
- 01Israeli government approved 100 million shekels for Jewish diaspora education under PM's Office pressure.
- 02Budget approved before a detailed spending plan was developed, with principles due in 30 days.
- 03Funds come from mandatory interest payments, not a regular government budget.
- 04Prime Minister's Office will manage the program, not the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.
- 05JFNA leaders were visiting Israel during the budget approval and will match the state's funding.
- 06Timing coincides with election season and reports of poor domestic education performance.
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