Following a High Court of Justice ruling, the Housing Ministry notified Haredi men evading military service that they are disqualified from the 'Price for a Newcomer' subsidized housing lottery, according to Amit Segal (N12).
The Housing Ministry's directive, reported by Amit Segal (N12), implements a High Court of Justice ruling that links eligibility for state-subsidized housing benefits to compliance with mandatory military service. The move specifically targets Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men who have not enlisted, disqualifying them from the 'Price for a Newcomer' (מחיר למשתכן) lottery, a flagship government program offering discounted apartments. The decision marks a concrete enforcement step in the long-running legal and political battle over Haredi conscription, which has seen repeated legislative delays and court interventions. The ministry's notification was issued today, Wednesday, July 8. The full scope of those affected and any potential legal challenges remain to be seen.
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