The coalition government has approved an additional quarter-billion shekels for Haredi education, according to reports. Opposition lawmakers criticized the move, calling it a 'theft' from public funds.
01 · THE DISPATCH
The coalition has secured an additional NIS 250 million for Haredi education, according to reports. Opposition lawmakers condemned the move, calling it a 'theft' from public funds.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the coalition's funding for Haredi institutions. In July, the government approved a 39 million shekel supplement for Haredi kindergarten teachers. The current allocation is significantly larger, reflecting the Haredi parties' continued influence in the coalition.
02 · How it developed
2 developments
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03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
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