Opposition Files Urgent Petition to Halt Coalition Budget Transfers of Over 360 Million Shekels
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By צבי זרחיה
First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 4, 2026
What happened
MK Naama Lazimi and attorney Yifat Solel petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to block a Finance Committee meeting discussing over 360 million shekels in coalition budget transfers during the election recess. They argue the meeting violates legal and Knesset rules, with funds improperly redirected to religious institutions and political allies. The petition seeks to prevent the meeting or halt fund transfers if approved.
- 01MK Naama Lazimi and attorney Yifat Solel filed an urgent Supreme Court petition against Finance Committee budget transfers.
- 02The petition targets over 360 million shekels in coalition budget reallocations during the election recess.
- 03The Finance Committee meeting allegedly violates legal limits allowing only one session during the recess.
- 04About 280 million shekels are slated for ultra-Orthodox and religious education institutions without prior discussion.
- 05Lazimi accused the outgoing coalition of misusing public funds as election bribes before losing power.
- 06The petition demands court intervention to stop the outgoing government from misappropriating funds during the election period.
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