High-profile case9/7/2026

High Court of Justice Delays Decision on Transfer of Takadum Program Funds to Fight Crime

The Committee of Arab Local Authority Heads is petitioning against the transfer of unused funds from the Takadum five-year plan for law enforcement purposes. During the hearing, the justices demanded an explanation of the need for the transfer, after which state representatives requested additional time to examine the issue.

Key facts

•Court: High Court of Justice
•The petition was filed in December
•Government Resolution No. 550 — the Takadum program
•Government Resolution No. 549 — the fight against crime
•The publication was updated on 08.09.2026
•The case number and the amount are not stated in the source

What the Committee Is Challenging

The petition was filed in December against the government’s intention to remove funds from the program for the development of Arab society, established under Government Resolution No. 550. The petitioners seek to return the funds to this program, arguing that they can still be utilized by the end of the year. They contend that the budget’s under-implementation resulted from the actions of Social Equality Minister May Golan, and that the decision to transfer the funds was discriminatory.

The State’s Position

The state argues that reallocating funds between government resolutions is within the government’s authority and depends on the policy it sets. The funds were intended to be directed toward fighting crime under Government Resolution No. 549 and through the Ministry of National Security. At the beginning of 2026, it was also decided to make another reallocation to fund the Shin Bet’s involvement in fighting criminal organizations.

What Happened at the High Court of Justice

The justices asked why the transfer of additional funds was necessary if the budget under Resolution No. 549 had not yet been fully utilized. State representatives requested an extension to examine the issue. The court postponed its decision; the petition’s final outcome is not stated in the source.

Background to the Budget Dispute

According to the source’s report, during the first two years of implementing Resolution No. 550, the budget implementation rate was high, but in the following two years the program was not fully implemented. The government used this as the basis for transferring the funds. The petitioners, by contrast, believe that the state’s capacity to utilize additional budgets for fighting crime is limited.

What this means for you

The dispute will determine whether unused funds from the program for the development of Arab society may be redirected to law enforcement tasks, or whether they must remain in the original program. For residents of Arab local authorities, this may affect funding for local projects and services, but the High Court of Justice has not yet issued a final decision.

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