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Israel Cabinet Approves Budget Cuts for School Security

8/31/2025

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The Israeli cabinet approved a 0.6% budget cut to government ministries to enhance school security for the academic year.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir advocated for the funding, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed it.
Kisch stressed the importance of security funding for timely school openings, and Ben Gvir supported the decision.
Tourism Minister Haim Katz warned that the cuts could negatively impact tourism and the economy.

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The Israeli cabinet approved a 0.6% budget cut to government ministries to enhance school security for the academic year.
Education Minister Yoav Kisch and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir advocated for the funding, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed it.
Kisch stressed the importance of security funding for timely school openings, and Ben Gvir supported the decision.
Tourism Minister Haim Katz warned that the cuts could negatively impact tourism and the economy.