Petition to halt tax benefits for yeshivas with draft evaders withdrawn

A petition seeking to stop tax benefits for yeshivas that include draft evaders who have not resolved their military status has been withdrawn, according to a report by ynet.

The petition, which aimed to challenge tax benefits granted to yeshivas that are home to individuals obligated to serve in the IDF but who have not regularized their draft status, has been withdrawn. The withdrawal was reported by ynet. The reasons for the decision to withdraw the petition have not been disclosed.

2 developments

1. 14:43 · 16 JulLatest

   Petition formally withdrawn following state concession to revoke tax benefits.

2. 14:37 · 16 Jul

   High Court dismisses petition against yeshiva tax benefits after state concedes to revoke them

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