Budget cuts in the Employment Program for Arab women and men will result in perpetuating the gaps between Jews and Arabs; they also augur damage to the Israeli economy, especially in light of the reduction in the employment of Arabs since the outbreak of war.

The 15% budget cut in the 5-year plan is liable to negate the progress made to date and to increase the level of violence in Arab society.This is a decisive moment in Israel’s responsibility for Palestinian society – and for Israel as a whole.

Israel’s proposed budget for fiscal 2015-2016 fails to strengthen the social services and thus contributes to increased inequality in Israeli society

Translation of the Powerpoint presentation on the proposed national budget for fiscal 2008, shown to legislators at a special workshop at the Knesset in November 2007.