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Israeli Coalition Advances Hundreds of Millions in Funding for Haredi and Settlement Ministries During Knesset Recess

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First reported by Calcalist · Jul 27, 2026

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During the Knesset recess, the Israeli Finance Ministry plans to approve hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers to Haredi institutions, settlement ministries, and defense, sparking opposition protests over potential political misuse ahead of elections.

01Israeli Finance Ministry plans major budget transfers during Knesset recess, including to Haredi and settlement sectors.
02Opposition MKs demand legal review to block 117 million shekels transfer to Ministry of Settlement over political misuse fears.
03Hundreds of millions allocated to archaeology in West Bank, Ministry of Heritage, and over one billion to Defense Ministry.
04Additional funds target dropout prevention, national service in education, and subsidies for Haredi after-school programs.
05Opposition accuses coalition of exploiting public funds for sectarian political gains during caretaker government period.

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