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Givat Shmuel Mayor Yossi Brodny Responds to Controversy Over Bnei Akiva Yeshiva
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago
What happened
Givat Shmuel Mayor Yossi Brodny publicly responded to the dispute with Bnei Akiva Yeshiva, citing breaches of agreement and a controversial building permit request. The city canceled its contract with the yeshiva, which has now led to ongoing legal proceedings.
- 01Mayor Brodny addresses the Bnei Akiva Yeshiva dispute publicly for the first time.
- 02He clarifies that criticisms target yeshiva management, not educational staff.
- 03Brodny recalls city support reducing tuition fees from 12,000-14,000 to about 10,000 shekels.
- 04The yeshiva requested permits for two nine-story buildings with commercial space, surprising the city.
- 05City canceled the agreement due to breaches; the yeshiva has sued, and the case is in court.
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