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Israel Approves NIS 2.5 Billion for Defense Amid Budget Cuts
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The Israeli government approved NIS 2.5 billion for urgent defense procurement by cutting 4.9% from all ministry budgets, just before the October 27 elections. A legal opinion warned of potential irreversible impacts on the next government and prioritizing party interests. Opposition figures criticized the decision, arguing that defense funds should not be taken from essential services like education and welfare.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Government approved NIS 2.5 billion for defense procurement via ministry budget cuts.
- The cuts amount to 4.9% across all government ministries.
- The decision was made less than two weeks before the October 27 elections.
- A legal opinion warned of potential irreversible impacts on the incoming government.
- Opposition leaders criticized the move, citing harm to essential services.
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