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Israeli Finance Ministry Targets Haredi Families by Cutting Subsidies to Boost Military Enlistment

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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

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Israel's Finance Ministry plans to cut subsidies for after-school programs heavily used by Haredi families to pressure draft evaders, sparking political backlash. The policy aims to boost military enlistment but faces criticism for harming working mothers and children. Haredi politicians blame Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for the economic sanctions ahead of elections.

01Finance Ministry targets Haredi families by cutting after-school program subsidies to enforce military enlistment.
02The Nitzanim subsidy removal is seen as highly effective due to widespread use and significant cost savings.
03A government meeting on August 3 reviewed expanding economic sanctions against draft evaders.
04Haredi politicians argue subsidy cuts harm working mothers and contradict employment promotion goals.
05MK Uri Maklev condemned the policy as cruel and morally wrong, targeting Torah students.
06Critics hold Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responsible for the Finance Ministry's harsh measures.

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