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Netanyahu Seeks Opposition Support for Military Budget Boost
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By ירון אברהם
First reported by Panet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu will brief opposition leader Yair Lapid on security needs and request support for a significant military budget increase, with the Deputy Chief of Staff attending to explain the necessity. The opposition has refused, advocating for cuts to coalition funds instead.
- 01Netanyahu seeks Lapid's support for a military budget increase.
- 02Deputy Chief of Staff Yadai will explain the army's needs.
- 03The opposition prefers cutting coalition funds over new budget.
- 04The request comes amid heightened security needs and election period.
- 05Netanyahu claims legislative changes require opposition consent.
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