Israeli Government Approves Proposal to Address Haredi IDF Service Issue
Israel’s government approved a proposal on Sunday aimed at preventing economic measures against military-age haredi (ultra-Orthodox) yeshiva students who are required to report for IDF service. Despite being deemed legally unviable by the attorney-general’s office, the government proceeded with the measure.
The proposal, obtained by The Jerusalem Post, follows a High Court ruling in June that ended the exemption of haredi individuals from IDF service. The state can no longer provide subsidies to yeshiva students who are liable for military duty, including daycare support for toddlers.
For a three-month transition period until November 30, yeshiva students will continue to receive subsidies, allowing for necessary adjustments. Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur criticized the decision, expressing concerns for working haredi mothers.
The government also voted to publish new criteria for daycare subsidies, affecting all citizens until November. A team will examine the impact of the decision on haredi women’s employment within a month.
Despite legal objections, the government’s actions highlight a constitutional crisis regarding haredi IDF draft and judicial authority.
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