Israeli Supreme Court Reviews Budget Transfers Approved During Election Recess
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First reported by Maariv · 5 hours ago
What happened
The Israeli Supreme Court is reviewing petitions against the Finance Committee's approval of large budget transfers during the election recess, focusing on the legality of convening the committee at that time. The transfers, halted by a temporary injunction, involve funds for ultra-Orthodox institutions, settlements, security, and local authorities. The court's decision will affect whether these funds are released or remain frozen amid disputes over parliamentary procedure and judicial intervention.
- 01Supreme Court reviews petitions against budget transfers approved during election recess.
- 02Transfers include funds for ultra-Orthodox institutions, settlements, security, and local authorities.
- 03Finance Committee convened by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana using special authority.
- 04Temporary injunction issued halting fund transfers pending court decision.
- 05Opposition claims committee lacked authority to meet during election recess.
- 06Knesset argues Speaker's authority is legal and court should avoid intervening in parliamentary affairs.
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