https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-do-israels-haredim-really-live-off-the-state-1001359942
What is it about Haredim that interests Israelis politically more than, say, security or the housing crisis? Well, exemption from army service is without a doubt a top issue. And many blame haredim for spreading Covid-19. But if you follow the extensive media coverage of haredim, you’ll notice that lack of contribution to the Israeli economy and manipulation of the national budget are an even greater source of contention for many citizens. As Liberman posted recently in Facebook: "On the day that Balfour ceases to be Deri, Gafni, and Litzman’s bank account, that is the day we can point to as the beginning of the Israeli economy’s recovery."
It's not that all Chareidim live off the State. In fact, lot's don't and even those that do also live off other things like their wives working or endless parades of shnorrers going around for donations.
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