Knesset Panel Approves NIS 270 Million Budget Transfer for Haredi Education
A Knesset committee has approved the transfer of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations, including NIS 270 million for haredi education, during its recess.
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A Knesset committee has approved the transfer of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations, including NIS 270 million for haredi education, during its recess.
A Knesset panel has advanced a bill proposed by haredi parties that seeks to enshrine Torah study in a Basic Law. Critics argue the bill could allow yeshiva students to maintain state benefits while avoiding military service, exacerbating the IDF's manpower shortage.
A bill to dissolve the Knesset has passed its first reading, moving forward the process to hold early elections in Israel. A Knesset panel also advanced the dissolution bill and debated potential election dates.

Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
A Knesset panel has advanced a bill that would freeze the arrests of haredi draft evaders, following the contentious Basic Law: Torah Study bill.
Eleven lawmakers voted in favor of granting immunity to Tally Gotliv after three days of discussions regarding her alleged disclosure of Shin Bet identities.
A contentious bill aimed at splitting the role of Israel's attorney-general has been unanimously approved by a Knesset committee, advancing it towards its first reading.
An Otzma Yehudit spokesperson confirmed that a Knesset committee is expected to approve a death penalty bill for its final plenum readings.
An incident occurred in the Knesset where a deputy attorney-general was removed from a panel debating a contentious bill concerning the Attorney-General's powers, following opposition from five deputies.
Israel's Attorney-General informed a Knesset panel that MK Tally Gotliv jeopardized a Shin Bet agent's safety by disclosing classified details. Gotliv is seeking immunity from prosecution.
Israeli forces have reportedly arrested more than 23,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since the conflict in Gaza began in October 2023. These arrests have been a significant part of the ongoing tensions in the region.