Employment rate among ultra-Orthodox men of working age has remained exceptionally low for a decade, according to a report by the Labor Ministry. Employment among Haredi women, however has reached a historic high

Inbal Mashash, director general of the Israel Employment Service, spoke on Tuesday with Anat Davidov on the program 'Where the Money Is' and addressed the worrying trend.

The employment rate for Haredi men stands at 53% – a figure that represents a decade-long halt and sparks pessimism regarding the achievement of government targets.