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MK Gafni Alleges Finance Ministry Threatened Yeshiva Funding
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arutz Sheva · 12 hours ago
What happened
Degel HaTorah chairman MK Moshe Gafni accused Finance Ministry officials of threatening to freeze yeshiva funding if he persisted in supporting regional councils and Israeli agriculture. Gafni stated he resisted this pressure and vowed to continue advocating for these sectors.
- 01MK Moshe Gafni claims Finance Ministry threatened yeshiva funding.
- 02The alleged threat was conditional on Gafni's support for regional councils and agriculture.
- 03Gafni stated he resisted the pressure and will continue to support these sectors.
- 04He emphasized the importance of regional councils and agriculture to Israel's resilience.
- 05Gafni vowed to ensure future governments prioritize regional government.
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