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Israeli Government Funds Channelled to Organization Supporting Ultra-Orthodox Draft Protest

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First reported by Kan News · Jul 13, 2026

What happened

The Israeli nonprofit Derech Chochma received nearly 800,000 shekels from the state budget and channels funds to Notnim Gev, which supports the Black Flag protests against ultra-Orthodox conscription. The Black Flag movement organizes large-scale demonstrations following arrests of draft dodgers. Notnim Gev asserts its activities are lawful and protected by freedom of expression.

01Derech Chochma received about 796,000 shekels from the Israeli government in 2024.
02The nonprofit funnels donations to Notnim Gev, linked to anti-draft protests by the Black Flag movement.
03Black Flag organizes protests against arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers nationwide.
04Donors to Notnim Gev are directed to contribute through Derech Chochma, which offers tax benefits.
05Over three million shekels were raised via this network in the past week alone.
06Notnim Gev claims all activities comply with the law and are legally reviewed.

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