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Israel's High Court Gives Interior Minister 30 Days to Decide on Tax Breaks for Draft Dodgers
Israel's Supreme Court has given Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar 30 days to decide on revoking property tax discounts for draft dodgers. The court also ordered the Finance and Transportation ministers to decide on public transport discounts within 21 days.
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What happened
- 01Israel's High Court orders Interior Minister Sa'ar to decide on revoking tax breaks for draft dodgers within 30 days.
- 02Finance and Transportation ministers must decide on public transport discounts for draft evaders within 21 days.
- 03Over 110,000 individuals are considered draft dodgers, with 81% estimated to be from the Haredi sector.
- 04The court's decision is part of a broader effort to enforce mandatory military conscription.
- 05The ruling considers revoking various economic benefits, including subsidies for children's programs and housing assistance.
These measures are part of a broader effort to enforce military conscription, affecting various economic benefits for those who evade service. The state previously informed the court that over 110,000 individuals are considered draft dodgers, with a significant portion being Haredi.
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