The Budget-Transfer Freeze

8 storiesEarliest Jul 14, 2026Latest Sep 24, 2026

Where it stands

Citing apparent procedural flaws, High Court Justice Alex Stein temporarily froze nearly all budget transfers that the Knesset Finance Committee approved on August 4, including money for Haredi institutions and the Settlements Ministry. The court later released funds for holy sites and religious services. On September 24, Hiddush and Democrats MK Naama Lazimi withdrew their petition at the justices' recommendation, lifting the freeze on transfers including NIS 286 million for education.

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July 2026

    1. Milwidsky Refuses New Vote After Counsel Challenges Budget Transfers
    1. Opposition Blocks NIS 392 Million Transfer for Haredi Schools, Settlements

August 2026

    1. Finance Committee Approves $75 Million for Haredi and Tekuma Programs
    1. High Court Temporarily Freezes Haredi Education and Settlement Ministry Transfers
    1. Knesset Asks High Court to Unfreeze Five Budget Transfers
    1. High Court Approves NIS 30 Million Transfer for Holy Sites
    1. Knesset Asks Court to Lift Budget Freeze After Petitioners Seek Partial Relief

September 2026

    1. Petition Withdrawn at High Court, Unfreezing Funds for Education and National Service

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