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Bank of Israel Warns: Ultra-Orthodox Spending Threatens Economy

12/4/2025

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Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warned that proposed government spending on the ultra-Orthodox community could increase the military burden on reservists and negatively impact long-term economic growth.
Yaron criticized subsidies for yeshivas, arguing they promote workforce non-participation and called for budget adjustments to balance defense and civil spending.
Yesh Atid MK Vladimir Beliak stated that the budget's approval is linked to a draft exemption bill for yeshiva students, with potential government collapse and early elections if the bill fails.
Proposed cuts to Arab economic development programs received unanimous condemnation from government representatives.

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Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron warned that proposed government spending on the ultra-Orthodox community could increase the military burden on reservists and negatively impact long-term economic growth.
Yaron criticized subsidies for yeshivas, arguing they promote workforce non-participation and called for budget adjustments to balance defense and civil spending.
Yesh Atid MK Vladimir Beliak stated that the budget's approval is linked to a draft exemption bill for yeshiva students, with potential government collapse and early elections if the bill fails.
Proposed cuts to Arab economic development programs received unanimous condemnation from government representatives.