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Israel Approves $206 Billion 'War Budget' Amid Protests

3/26/2025

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In a decisive move, Israel's Knesset passed a $206 billion budget on March 25, 2025, with a 66-52 vote, sidestepping early elections. Dubbed a "war budget," it prioritizes defense, education, and health. However, opposition leaders decried it for favoring ultra-Orthodox interests, igniting protests over the government's approach to hostages and military actions in Gaza.

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In a decisive move, Israel's Knesset passed a $206 billion budget on March 25, 2025, with a 66-52 vote, sidestepping early elections. Dubbed a "war budget," it prioritizes defense, education, and health. However, opposition leaders decried it for favoring ultra-Orthodox interests, igniting protests over the government's approach to hostages and military actions in Gaza.