Israeli Government Recognizes Seniority-Based Funding for Ultra-Orthodox Kindergartens
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 15, 2026
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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