Shas MK Moshe Arbel stated that being ultra-Orthodox does not automatically entitle someone to an exemption from military service.
152 Arabs have been killed in Israel since the beginning of 2023, according to the Abraham Initiatives.
Many Arab communities currently lack classrooms and schools – approximately 305 are needed throughout the country – and part of the grant was intended for constructing schools.
Arbel's dedication to moderation and non-aggressive language has earned him praise from coalition voters.