Israeli Finance Committee Approves Hundreds of Millions for Haredi Sector and Settlements Amid Election Recess
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First reported by Srugim · 2 hours ago
What happened
During the election recess, Israel's Finance Committee is approving hundreds of millions of shekels in budget transfers to the Haredi sector and settlements, including urgent funds for northern settlements. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana authorized the committee to meet under an emergency clause, allowing these transfers despite opposition petitions. The Ministry of National Missions and Settlement's budget will reach a record high if approved.
- 01Israeli Finance Committee approves hundreds of millions for Haredi and settlement budgets during election recess.
- 02Opposition petition to stop transfers unlikely to succeed as session proceeds under emergency authorization.
- 03Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana used a rare emergency clause to convene the committee during recess.
- 04392 million shekels in delayed transfers mainly target Ministry of Settlement and National Missions.
- 05Ministry budget to reach 821 million shekels this year, surpassing 15 other ministries.
- 06Haredi education funding totals 306 million shekels, including for unofficial institutions.
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