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Government Approves NIS 12.5 Million to Strengthen the Social Resilience in Time of Emergency of the Druze and Circassian Communities in the Galilee, and on Mt. Carmel and the Golan Heights

Israel - Prime Minister's Office

The 37th Government
07.01.2024

The budgeted communities are Maghar, Daliyat al-Karmel, Yarka, Isfiya, Beit Jann, Abu Sinan, Rameh, Peki'in, Kisra-Samia, Julis, Yanuh-Jat, Hurfeish, Sajur, Kfar Kama, Majdal Shams, Buq'ata, Mas'ade and Ein Qiniyye

Following is a joint announcement by the Prime Minister's Office and the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry.

The Government, at its weekly meeting today, approved a joint Prime Minister's Office (PMO)-Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry decision to allocate NIS 12.5 million to strengthen the social resilience in time of emergency of the Druze and Circassian communities in the Galilee, and on Mt. Carmel and the Golan Heights, in the context of the war and as part of the national plan to strengthen, and advance the socio-economic development of, the Druze and Circassian communities

Pursuant to the foregoing, the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry, led by Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, will budget the implementation of a range of social, cultural and community plans to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of the Druze and Circassian local councils including activity to encourage voluntarism in the community, workshops on dealing with stressful situations, parenting in difficult times, addressing emotional needs and various recreational events. The plans are designed and adapted for a range of target populations: Children, young people, women and seniors.

The decision was formulated, in part, in the context of the war and in the wake of a joint meeting - between Minister Wasserlauf, the heads of Druze local councils and the PMO Druze and Circassian Socio-Economic Development Authority - to identify the needs.

Also, PMO Director General Yossi Shelley and his team will, together with the PMO Druze and Circassian Socio-Economic Development Authority Director, advance the process of formulating a five-year plan for the Druze and Circassian communities.

It should be noted that the number of residents of the Druze and Circassian communities serving in the various security forces is estimated at approximately 11,000, out of a population of 150,000. The budgetary allocation will be via a public appeal for support among other agencies in order to receive the services themselves from the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry through the contacts of the Ministry.

Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Wasserlauf:

"During the crisis, it is essential to stand together as one strong and united community. The Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Ministry recognizes the significant contribution of our Druze and Circassian brothers and sisters. With the designated allocation of NIS 12.5 million, we will provide a range of workshops, recreational events and other initiatives that have been carefully planned in order to boost the social resilience of these dear communities. The unwavering mutual commitment attests to the deep bond that binds us and makes Israeli society into the impressive mosaic that it is."