High Court halts coalition: funds to Haredim and Strock's ministry frozen

The High Court of Justice froze on Wednesday afternoon nearly all fund transfers decided the previous day by the Knesset Finance Committee. The funds were intended for the Haredi parties and the ministry of Minister Orit Strock. Justice Alex Stein ruled: "An interim order is hereby granted delaying the execution of the budget transfers decided at the end of that discussion, except for a transfer concerning civilian emergency expenses." Stein explained that the decision was made "in light of the apparent procedural flaws in the conduct of the Finance Committee's discussion." He added that the petition would be brought before a panel of three judges as soon as possible. The article concludes with a notice that further details will be provided later.