High Court of Justice frees NIS 78m. for Religious Services Ministry, wider budget freeze remains
The freeze stems from a petition challenging an August 4 Knesset Finance Committee meeting held during the election recess
Assessment
The High Court intervened in a procedural dispute over parliamentary scheduling, releasing specific ministry funds while leaving the broader freeze intact. The core question is whether the Knesset Finance Committee had authority to act during the election recess. With only partial funds freed, the standoff over the remaining budget continues, and the political calendar adds pressure to resolve it before operations are disrupted.