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Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Cuts Budget by 376 Million Shekels Since Taking Office
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
- 01Amir Ohana has cut the Knesset budget by 376 million shekels since starting his term.
- 02The latest 50 million shekel cut is the fourth consecutive reduction announced by Ohana.
- 03Previous cuts include 80 million in Nov 2023, 121 million in Jan 2024, and 125 million in Oct 2025.
- 04Cuts are made without harming the Knesset’s essential operations or independence.
- 05Ohana emphasizes fiscal responsibility and returning unused funds to the state treasury.
- 06The budget reductions mark an unprecedented approach in Knesset financial management.
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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Israeli Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Cuts Budget by 376 Million Shekels Since Taking Office
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 12, 2026
Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana Cuts 50 Million Shekels From Knesset Budget to Transfer to Treasury
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