Bezalel Smotrich

The Netanyahu coalition has delayed the haredi draft bill, revealing political strategy over genuine reform as elections near.

The ICJ had given Israel several extensions over the last year to file the brief, with the most recent extension being until March 12.

It is important to understand that the defendants were not exonerated, and the indictments were dropped on the basis of ‘Haganah min hatzedek’ - when one’s right to a fair trial has been violated.

The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs

Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.

“The costly campaign requires a special budget with the addition of tens of billions of shekels for the war effort,” Netanyahu said.

As Israel faces mounting attacks from Iran, the real challenge lies within: political infighting and internal divisions threaten to undermine the nation’s unity and resolve in a prolonged conflict.

He reportedly received only light wounds and is in stable condition.

Entire communities along the northern border were emptied amid fear that Hezbollah might try to penetrate the north as Hamas did in the south.

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