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Israeli Government Plans 92 Million Shekel Cut to Arab Employment Program Amid Rising Crime
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First reported by Ynet · 19 hours ago
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The Israeli government plans to cut 92 million shekels from the "Riyan" Arab employment training program to fund police efforts against rising crime. The program, credited with significant educational and employment gains in the Arab community, faces closure with no budget secured for 2027. Critics warn the cuts may undermine long-term social and economic progress.
- 01Israeli government plans 92 million shekel cut to Arab employment program "Riyan".
- 02Cut aims to reallocate funds to police amid rising crime in Arab communities.
- 03"Riyan" trained over 160,000 Arabs, boosting education and female employment rates.
- 04Program credited with raising matriculation rates from 45% to 76% among Arabs.
- 05No confirmed budget for 2027, threatening program's future.
- 06Critics say cutting training harms long-term crime reduction and economic integration.
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