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Knesset Criticizes Finance Ministry's Fund Distribution Practices

3/24/2026

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The Knesset Legal Department criticized the Finance Ministry for unlawfully distributing funds to ultra-Orthodox schools before committee approval ahead of a High Court hearing.
The Knesset argues this practice undermines parliamentary oversight and violates legal budget change requirements.
Despite acknowledging the flawed process, the Knesset opposes retroactive salary cancellations for employees.
The Knesset demands future transparency, stating the Finance Committee will not consider requests without clarity on prior fund distribution.
The government has not committed to avoiding this practice in the future.

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The Knesset Legal Department criticized the Finance Ministry for unlawfully distributing funds to ultra-Orthodox schools before committee approval ahead of a High Court hearing.
The Knesset argues this practice undermines parliamentary oversight and violates legal budget change requirements.
Despite acknowledging the flawed process, the Knesset opposes retroactive salary cancellations for employees.
The Knesset demands future transparency, stating the Finance Committee will not consider requests without clarity on prior fund distribution.
The government has not committed to avoiding this practice in the future.