Israeli Government Warns Budget Freeze Could Close Holy Sites and Disrupt Religious Services
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 day ago
What happened
The Israeli government warns the Supreme Court that freezing budget transfers approved by the Finance Committee could force the closure of holy sites and disrupt rabbinical court services starting as early as next week. The Ministry of Religious Services highlights urgent financial shortfalls affecting security, cleaning, and IT support, especially during the busy month of Elul. The government urges the court to expedite the petition's ruling and exempt rabbinical court funds from any freeze to prevent immediate harm to public services and safety.
- 01Israeli government warns budget freeze may close holy sites and disrupt rabbinical courts.
- 02Finance Minister Smotrich demands quick ruling on petition, not just interim injunction.
- 03Ministry of Religious Services warns of service halts and site closures starting next week.
- 04Funds cover security, cleaning, salaries, IT, and supplier payments during busy Elul month.
- 05Rabbinical courts’ budgets requested to be exempted from freeze due to judicial role.
- 06Government states Finance Committee acted properly despite Knesset recess controversy.
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