Michal Cohen, CEO of the Rashi Foundation, told the Israel Hayom Conference that despite government pledges of 13 billion shekels for the North, the funds have not materialized, accusing the government of political punishment.
At the Israel Hayom Conference on Sunday, Michal Cohen, CEO of the Rashi Foundation, sharply criticized the government's handling of northern Israel. She stated that despite official announcements of a 13-billion-shekel package for the region, the funds have not been transferred, and accused the government of 'punishing the North because of politics.' The Rashi Foundation, a major philanthropic organization focused on social welfare and education, has been active in northern communities affected by security tensions and economic distress. Cohen's remarks reflect growing frustration among civil society leaders over the gap between government declarations and actual implementation. The conference, organized by the daily Israel Hayom, serves as a platform for political and economic discourse; Cohen's statement adds a critical voice to the ongoing debate over regional development and political priorities.
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