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Israeli Government Approves Controversial Funding Plan for IDF Wounded Rehabilitation Reform

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First reported by Mako · 11 hours ago

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The Israeli government approved a reform to improve rehabilitation for IDF wounded soldiers after the October 7 war, funding it through a 4% cut across ministries starting in 2027. The reform addresses increased mental health needs but faces budget shortfalls and criticism over cuts to other public services amid competing coalition spending.

01Israeli government adopts Mor Yosef Committee’s reform for IDF wounded rehabilitation after October 7 war.
02Funding relies on a 4% across-the-board cut in government ministries starting 2027.
03Police, prison service, and national security budgets face cuts totaling about 500 million shekels.
042026 funding includes redirected coalition funds and unused ultra-Orthodox education salary increases.
05Reform funding falls short of committee’s estimated 2 billion shekels annual need.
06Budget cuts coincide with large coalition spending on settlements and ultra-Orthodox education.

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