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Knesset Finance Committee to Approve $4 Billion Defense Budget Increase Amid Political Disputes
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By גד ליאור
First reported by NEWSru Israel · 2 hours ago
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The Knesset Finance Committee will approve a 15 billion shekel defense budget increase before elections, despite political disagreements between the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader over additional IDF funding requests. Other financial transfers for various ministries and social programs will also be considered.
- 01Knesset committee to approve 15 billion shekel defense budget increase.
- 02Approval comes amid political disputes over further IDF funding.
- 03Transfer requires coalition and opposition agreement before elections.
- 04Other budget allocations for ministries and social programs are included.
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