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High Court Considers Stripping Yeshiva Tax Credits; Minister Defends

7/13/2026

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The High Court heard a petition to revoke Section 46 tax credits for yeshivas enrolling draft-eligible students who have not reported for service; Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ordered verification, noting the four schools received over 24 million shekels in donor benefits in 2023.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said approvals should stay, and officials prepared for a possible shift.
Knesset Finance Committee Chairman Moshe Gafni proposed a measure to keep hundreds of nonprofits tax-exempt.

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The High Court heard a petition to revoke Section 46 tax credits for yeshivas enrolling draft-eligible students who have not reported for service; Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara ordered verification, noting the four schools received over 24 million shekels in donor benefits in 2023.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said approvals should stay, and officials prepared for a possible shift.
Knesset Finance Committee Chairman Moshe Gafni proposed a measure to keep hundreds of nonprofits tax-exempt.