Israel’s parliament on March 30 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall. The opposition slammed the budget for increasing funding to Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities at a time when the country is facing soaring costs over its war in Iran.
Key takeaways
Quick scan — what you need to know:
- Israel’s parliament on March 30 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall.
- The opposition slammed the budget for increasing funding to Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities at a time when the country is facing soaring costs over its war in Iran.
- Meanwhile, Netanyahu has announced the operations in southern Lebanon will be expanded.
- FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.
Background
What led here, in plain terms:
- Israel’s parliament on March 30 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall.
- The opposition slammed the budget for increasing funding to Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities at a time when the country is facing soaring costs over its war in Iran.
- Meanwhile, Netanyahu has announced the operations in southern Lebanon will be expanded.
- FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.
Why it matters
Why readers and decision-makers should care:
- Israel’s parliament on March 30 passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall.
- The opposition slammed the budget for increasing funding to Israel's ultra-Orthodox communities at a time when the country is facing soaring costs over its war in Iran.
- Meanwhile, Netanyahu has announced the operations in southern Lebanon will be expanded.