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Israeli Treasury Warns New Torah Study Law Could Raise Direct Taxes by 16%

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli Finance Ministry opposes a new Basic Law elevating Torah study, warning it could disrupt budget priorities, hinder ultra-Orthodox integration, and potentially force a 16% hike in direct taxes. The law now emphasizes the importance of Torah study without equating it to military service.

01Israeli Finance Ministry opposes Basic Law enshrining Torah study as a fundamental value.
02Law could shift budget priorities and expand economic benefits unpredictably.
03Potential negative impact on ultra-Orthodox integration into military and workforce.
04Increased burden on military reserves and harm to long-term economic growth feared.
05Warning that trend may require a 16% rise in direct taxes in the future.
06Original bill equated Torah study status with IDF service but was revised after public outcry.

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