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Israeli Government Plans Major Budget Increase for Haredi Kindergartens Despite Missing Data
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
The Israeli government plans to increase funding for Haredi kindergartens by tens of millions despite missing required teacher data, with a proposal to delay repayment of funds due to noncompliance.
- 01Government to increase Haredi kindergarten budgets by tens of millions annually despite missing teacher data.
- 02Networks failed to meet government condition to submit teacher information by September start.
- 03Only 5% of kindergartens submitted data on 15% of teachers, triggering repayment rules.
- 04Education Minister Yoav Kisch plans to delay repayment deadline by at least one year.
- 05The decision has caused anger among Haredi communities and political parties.
- 06Funding issues highlight broader tensions over Haredi education budget approvals and childcare costs.
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