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Supreme Court Rules Haredi Education Funding Dispute Unlawful

3/26/2026

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Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner said the dispute over haredi education funding may return to the Knesset Finance Committee.
The December 2025 budget transfer was deemed unlawful because most funds were distributed before committee approval.
The Knesset Legal Department criticized the practice as undermining informed decision-making.
Petitioners Hiddush and MK Naama Lazimi argued the Finance Committee lacked essential information for its vote.

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Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner said the dispute over haredi education funding may return to the Knesset Finance Committee.
The December 2025 budget transfer was deemed unlawful because most funds were distributed before committee approval.
The Knesset Legal Department criticized the practice as undermining informed decision-making.
Petitioners Hiddush and MK Naama Lazimi argued the Finance Committee lacked essential information for its vote.