Efrat Forsher writes for Israel Hayom.
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The MedEx campaign aims to recruit 2,000 physicians to address Israel's shortage.
A dire shortage of teachers has led to a six-month waiting list for immigrants looking to be accepted to schools to begin learning Hebrew.
The ultra-Orthodox sector, in particular, reports the highest volunteering rate, with as many as 60% engaging in such activity on a regular basis.
The decision is also likely to facilitate a favorable government vote on the issue of security jurisdiction, currently in limbo over a dispute between the IDF and the Border Police.



