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Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana Cuts 50 Million Shekels From Knesset Budget to Transfer to Treasury

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Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana Cuts 50 Million Shekels From Knesset Budget to Transfer to Treasury
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First reported by Now 14 · 53 minutes ago

What happened

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana has decided to cut 50 million shekels from the Knesset's budget, transferring the funds to the State Treasury, with total cuts since the 25th Knesset began reaching 376 million shekels.

  • 01Knesset budget cut by 50 million shekels to be transferred to Treasury.
  • 02Total Knesset budget cuts since 25th Knesset began reach 376 million shekels.
  • 03Amir Ohana informed Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich of the decision.
  • 04The cut requires approval from the joint Knesset budget committee.

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Bezalel SmotrichAmir Ohana
OrganizationsKnesset, State Treasury
PlacesIsrael

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 minutes ago
Knesset Chairman Amir Ohana Cuts 50 Million Shekels From Knesset Budget to Transfer to Treasury
SrugimRight · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana Announces Major 50 Million Shekel Budget Cut
Now 14Right · Hebrew53 minutes ago
Israeli Knesset Cuts Budget by 50 Million Shekels to Support National Economy

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