{
  "id": 145509,
  "title": "Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/knesset-panel-approves-budget-transfer-of-nis-270-million-to-haredi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T21:08:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-904587"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Knesset Finance Committee approved the allocation of approximately NIS 270 million to haredi education institutions during the Knesset's recess ahead of the election. This decision, made despite opposition lawmakers arguing the meeting should not be held during the recess and without the necessary agreement from the Coordination Committee, resulted in a lengthy and contentious debate within the committee. The funds will be distributed to various ministries, including the Education Ministry and the Religious Services Ministry. However, opposition lawmakers criticized the transfer, particularly the allocation to haredi institutions, which often do not teach core curriculum subjects. The issue of haredi conscription and the government's handling of the funds was also raised. The decision will be reviewed by the High Court of Justice on Wednesday morning, where petitioners, including Hiddush and Naama Lazimi, will present their arguments against the transfers.",
  "summary": "The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}