Israeli Finance Ministry Warns Torah Study Basic Law Could Harm Economy and Security
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Finance Ministry warns that the proposed Basic Law on Torah Study could negatively impact military conscription, increase reserve service costs, and harm the economy by prioritizing Torah study over equality and budget priorities. The ministry highlights rising ultra-Orthodox enlistment due to recent sanctions but cautions that reversing incentives could reverse this trend. Long-term labor market concerns include low ultra-Orthodox employment and potential economic slowdown.
- 01Finance Ministry warns Basic Law on Torah Study may harm Israel's economy and security.
- 02Law could prioritize Torah study over equality, expanding benefits and straining budgets.
- 03IDF needs 12,000 more conscripted soldiers amid expanded reserve service demands.
- 04Reserve duty costs average 50,000 shekels per month per soldier, totaling 170 billion shekels by 2026.
- 05Ultra-Orthodox enlistment rose 50% in 2025 due to sanctions; removing incentives may reverse gains.
- 06Low ultra-Orthodox employment risks slowing growth and reducing tax revenues by 2065.
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