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Feb 23, 19:08

Israeli Ministry of Finance Estimates 700,000 NIS in State Benefits for Haredi Men Under 46

The Israeli Ministry of Finance estimates that state benefits for Haredi men under 46 reach 700,000 NIS, including religious study stipends, daycare subsidies, and National Insurance discounts; this figure, presented during a Knesset discussion on sanctions for draft evasion, was contested by Haredi...

Israeli Ministry of Finance Estimates 700,000 NIS in State Benefits for Haredi Men Under 46

The Israeli Ministry of Finance estimates that state benefits for Haredi men under 46 reach 700,000 NIS, including religious study stipends, daycare subsidies, and National Insurance discounts; this figure, presented during a Knesset discussion on sanctions for draft evasion, was contested by Haredi...

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How do the presented figures compare to benefits received by other demographic groups in Israel, and what are the broader societal implications of these differences?

The Ministry of Finance estimates that including additional non-Haredi-specific benefits, the lifetime total could reach 1.5 million NIS per individual. This calculation, however, was contested by Haredi MKs who claim it doesn't reflect all Haredi households. The debate highlights the significant financial support provided to Haredi men and the potential disincentive to enter the workforce.

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Jan 15, 07:10

Israel's Haredi Draft Law Faces Challenges Amidst Low Enlistment Rates

A new Israeli law aims to integrate haredi men into the IDF, but low enlistment rates (less than 4%) and government subsidies for non-compliance highlight challenges to enforcement, despite penalties like canceled preschool subsidies and frozen yeshiva funds; this comes after the High Court ruled fo...

Israel's Haredi Draft Law Faces Challenges Amidst Low Enlistment Rates

A new Israeli law aims to integrate haredi men into the IDF, but low enlistment rates (less than 4%) and government subsidies for non-compliance highlight challenges to enforcement, despite penalties like canceled preschool subsidies and frozen yeshiva funds; this comes after the High Court ruled fo...

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What are the immediate consequences of the low enlistment rate of haredim in the IDF, and how does this impact Israel's national security?

The haredi draft law in Israel aims to gradually integrate haredi men into the IDF, with projected numbers increasing to 50% of eligible men by 2032. However, current enlistment rates are far below projections, with only 338 out of 10,000 called up enlisting recently. This low compliance rate highlights the significant challenges in implementing the law and achieving its objectives.",

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