Kol B'Ramah reporter Avi Moskov reports that the Haredi public is in great uncertainty regarding thousands of winners of discounted housing lotteries in recent years who have not yet signed contracts and are now defined as 'deserters' (draft-dodgers). The Housing Ministry has not yet decided on retroactively canceling their winnings.
The report by Kol B'Ramah's Avi Moskov highlights the uncertainty facing thousands of Haredi winners of the 'Discounted Apartment' (Machir Le'Mishkane) lottery who have not finalized their contracts. The housing lottery is a subsidized program; winners are required to sign contracts to secure the discount. According to the report, those who have not signed are now categorized as 'deserters' (draft-dodgers) under the ministry's policy linking military service eligibility to housing benefits. The Housing Ministry has not yet decided whether to retroactively cancel the winnings.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the ministry's policy linking draft status to housing benefits, including the removal of Haredi draft-dodgers from the lottery (July 8) and a High Court petition challenging the policy (June 11). The broader context includes a public debate over the integration of the Haredi population into the workforce and military service.
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