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Netanyahu's Coalition Wins Budget Battle, Tensions Rise

1/1/2025

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Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition secured a narrow victory for a vital budget bill, dodging the threat of elections. With a March 31 deadline looming, tensions flare as haredi lawmakers resist proposed IDF service exemptions. Finance Minister Smotrich is pushing for approval by January, setting the stage for a heated political showdown.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition secured a narrow victory for a vital budget bill, dodging the threat of elections. With a March 31 deadline looming, tensions flare as haredi lawmakers resist proposed IDF service exemptions. Finance Minister Smotrich is pushing for approval by January, setting the stage for a heated political showdown.