High Court of Justice Approves Transfer of Funds to the Ministry of Religious Services

What Happened

The High Court of Justice approved the transfer of budget funds to the Ministry of Religious Services. The ministry’s director-general, Yehuda Avidan, said the decision prevented harm to worshippers and the religious services system, including the rabbinical courts.

Which Services Are Affected

According to the report, the allocation of funds is intended to ensure the proper operation of holy sites and religious services ahead of the Jewish holidays in the fall. In particular, the holy sites will be able to remain open to visitors and worshippers.

What Is Known About the Court’s Decision

The report did not specify the case number, the parties to the legal proceeding, the composition of the court, or the exact amount to be transferred. The source also does not present the legal basis for the decision or the contents of the judicial document, so the reasons for approving the transfer cannot be determined from this report.

The Ministry’s Response

Yehuda Avidan thanked Minister of Religious Services Yariv Levin and Shas party chairman Aryeh Deri for their support for measures intended to allow holy sites to continue operating properly. The source does not present any additional positions from the parties or other conditions for transferring the funds.

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