Israel to Halt Daycare Subsidies for Ultra-Orthodox Draft Evaders

Attorney-General's ruling impacts thousands of haredi families as new school year approaches, prompting calls for delay.

The High Court ruled that ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the IDF, ending their exemption from military service.
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara mandated cutting daycare subsidies for children of draft-evading yeshiva students.
Labor Minister Yoav Ben-Tzur requested a one-year delay to allow families and daycare centers to adjust.
The ruling could lead to significant financial strain on haredi families and closures of daycare centers.
Haredi politicians have criticized the decision, labeling it as harsh and discriminatory.