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National Service NGO Warns of Major Cuts Amid Rising Demand for Positions
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Eran Walak, CEO of Bat Ami, warned that planned cuts of 2,000 national service positions in education will harm the sector despite a 5% rise in demand. The Ministry of Education cites budget constraints, while the Finance Ministry denies cutting positions and calls for clarity on funding.
- 01Bat Ami CEO warns of 2,000 national service position cuts amid rising demand.
- 02Demand for national service among young women rises 5%, but positions decrease.
- 03Cuts threaten education sector support and create uncertainty for coordinators and housing.
- 04About 20,000 volunteers serve nationally, half from the religious Zionist community.
- 05Ministry of Education cites budget shortfalls; Finance Ministry denies cutting positions.
- 06Finance Ministry urges Education Ministry to explain cuts and fund allocation.
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