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Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'
In an interview, Smotrich also addressed his comments on crime rates in Arab communities, saying, "There is a culture of murder, killing, and jihad in Arab society."
Finance Minister Smotrich says he won't educate his daughter to enlist in the IDF
Israel to build new international airport in Negev, PMO announces
Israel to launch platform for securing cross-government research
Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
The decision includes plans to renew settlement activity in northern Samaria and develop new communities along the Jordan Valley border.
Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach agreement in wake of teacher strikes
In addition, the clause published in the May 4 draft proposal that would have halted rank promotions for four months has been removed.
Court rules: Teachers who took sick leave as protest must return to work
Some tens of thousands of teachers have been on a “sick day” strike since the start of the week.
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts
Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.
Education Ministry backs teachers' strike on budget cuts to salaries
Benny Gantz expressed his support for the teachers as well and criticized Netanyahu's conduct on the matter.
High Court cannot force government to retain Bar as Shin Bet head, says Smotrich
"The responsibility for Israel's security lies with the government, and therefore, the authority [to fire Bar] rests with it," Smotrich said.
Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts
Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.
Purim Spiel: Israel solves economic crisis by just printing more money
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
