Is the NIS 70 m plan for haredi employment going to work without a draft law?

Israel's new NIS 70M plan aims to boost haredi employment and productivity through education incentives, but IDF exemptions pose challenges.

DESPITE THE IDF’s calculation that it needs 7,000 new troops, the vote to revive an older haredi draft bill was approved by the majority of the Knesset members.

(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

ByEVE YOUNG

JUNE 23, 2024 20:24

Updated: JUNE 23, 2024 22:11

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