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Knesset Approves NIS 100M for Haredi Education Amid Controversy

4/15/2026

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The Knesset Finance Committee approved nearly NIS 100 million for Haredi education institutions after a lengthy debate.
The funding is part of a larger NIS 1 billion transfer that the High Court halted for lacking prior approval.
The opposition party Yesh Atid criticized the vote on Holocaust Remembrance Day and highlighted cuts to Holocaust survivor aid.
Opposition critics argued that the government prioritizes Haredi education over core curriculum compliance and noted that only 6.9% of English teachers in these schools are qualified.
Opposition members boycotted the vote, citing insufficient time to review critical data.

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Story summary

The Knesset Finance Committee approved nearly NIS 100 million for Haredi education institutions after a lengthy debate.
The funding is part of a larger NIS 1 billion transfer that the High Court halted for lacking prior approval.
The opposition party Yesh Atid criticized the vote on Holocaust Remembrance Day and highlighted cuts to Holocaust survivor aid.
Opposition critics argued that the government prioritizes Haredi education over core curriculum compliance and noted that only 6.9% of English teachers in these schools are qualified.
Opposition members boycotted the vote, citing insufficient time to review critical data.