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High Court Orders Israeli Government to Justify $314M School Funds

12/31/2025

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The High Court of Justice ordered the Israeli government to respond to Yesh Atid's petition seeking an injunction against transferring NIS 1 billion ($314 million) to ultra-Orthodox schools.
Yair Lapid, opposition leader and head of Yesh Atid, says the transfers are politically motivated and harmful to Israel's future.
Separately, tensions between Shas and Degel HaTorah over control of Jerusalem's religious council have escalated, with mismanagement accusations and effects on services.

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The High Court of Justice ordered the Israeli government to respond to Yesh Atid's petition seeking an injunction against transferring NIS 1 billion ($314 million) to ultra-Orthodox schools.
Yair Lapid, opposition leader and head of Yesh Atid, says the transfers are politically motivated and harmful to Israel's future.
Separately, tensions between Shas and Degel HaTorah over control of Jerusalem's religious council have escalated, with mismanagement accusations and effects on services.