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Israeli Government's Last-Minute Legislative Blitz Costs Tens of Billions and Risks Long-Term Economic Harm

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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago

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Ahead of the 25th Knesset's dissolution, Israel's government is rushing to pass costly legislation benefiting political allies, including laws on Torah study and kosher certification repeal, while shelving key consumer reforms. Experts warn these moves weaken democratic institutions and risk long-term economic damage, including increased public debt and reduced workforce participation.

01Israeli government rushes last-minute legislation costing tens of billions of shekels before Knesset dissolves.
02Basic Law on Torah Study may reduce ultra-Orthodox military and workforce integration, increasing economic burden.
03Repeal of kosher reform expected to cost public 750 million shekels annually, restoring Chief Rabbinate monopoly.
04Budget reallocations favor political sectors, bypassing legal advisories and delaying consumer-friendly reforms.
05Institutional weakening laws risk credit downgrade and long-term economic harm, warns Israeli Democracy Institute.
06Key reforms on transportation and business credit data shelved due to coalition opposition, mainly from ultra-Orthodox parties.

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