Israeli cabinet approves controversial wartime budget for 2024

According to a statement by the Finance Ministry, the updated budget for 2024 is approximately NIS 582 billion, which reflects a rise of approximately NIS 70 billion in government spending.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting. January 15, 2024.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the cabinet meeting. January 15, 2024.

(photo credit: HAIM ZACH/GPO)

JANUARY 15, 2024 16:09

Updated: JANUARY 16, 2024 08:06