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Israeli Supreme Court Allows Continued Tax Benefit Denial to Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas
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First reported by Walla · Jul 16, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed a petition to restore tax benefits to ultra-Orthodox yeshivas but did not rule on the policy's legality, allowing the denial to continue until further court review.
- 01Israeli Supreme Court dismissed petition to restore tax benefits to yeshivas under Section 46.
- 02Court did not rule on legality but noted Attorney General supports denying benefits.
- 03Tax benefit denial remains in effect for ultra-Orthodox yeshivas for now.
- 04Court emphasized dismissal does not approve Attorney General's position.
- 05Counter-petition by "Emet LeYaakov" will challenge the denial in future proceedings.
- 06Until counter-petition is resolved, tax benefits will not be reinstated.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Allows Continued Tax Benefit Denial to Ultra-Orthodox Yeshivas
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israel Cancels Tax Benefits for Yeshivas with Draft-Dodging Students Following Supreme Court Ruling
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Government to Remove Tax Benefits from Yeshivas in Torah World Blow
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 16, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Upholds Cancellation of Yeshiva Exemption Clause 46
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