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Israeli Government Recognizes Seniority-Based Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Kindergartens

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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago

What happened

The Israeli government has officially recognized the need to fund ultra-Orthodox kindergarten teachers based on seniority, granting partial funding after a long campaign led by Agudat Yisrael and MK Moshe Gafni. Prime Minister Netanyahu personally ensured the decision's approval despite Finance Ministry reservations. The move is a historic step toward fair funding, though full budget support is still being pursued.

  • 01Israeli government approves partial funding for ultra-Orthodox kindergarten teachers based on seniority.
  • 02The decision follows a campaign led by Agudat Yisrael and MK Moshe Gafni.
  • 03Prime Minister Netanyahu intervened to secure the funding approval despite Finance Ministry objections.
  • 04The funding addresses long-standing salary disparities threatening kindergarten operations.
  • 05Leaders vow to continue fighting for full and equitable funding for all kindergarten teachers.
  • 06Deputy PMO officials Drorit Steinmetz and Rivka Paluch played key roles in the decision process.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew36 minutes ago
Israeli Government Recognizes Seniority-Based Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Kindergartens
YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Netanyahu Agrees to Discuss Funding for Haredi Kindergarten Teachers as Gafni Supports Weakening State Attorney Role

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