BREAKING NEWS

Netanyahu: We are making education a top priority

By JPOST.COM STAFF

JANUARY 8, 2012 12:30

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended his plan to provide free education for children ages three and four by enacting across-the-board budget cuts to a number of government ministries.

Speaking at the beginning of the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said that his plan established that "education is important, and benefits to young couples and families and security is essential, and we will change our priorities accordingly.

The prime minister, who has faced resistance to the plan from many ministers in his coalition, said that "no decision is easy. Decisions like this are always difficult and painful, but that is the meaning of leadership. You cannot say that 'everything is important.'"

Netanyahu added that the defense budget would not face major cuts, given Israel's tenuous security situation amid the tumult in the region.

IDF attacks Hezbollah targets, sirens sound in Metula

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/23/2024 08:59 AM

Russia says it has a response ready if West seizes its assets - RIA

By REUTERS

04/23/2024 08:46 AM

Israeli police ask for assistance locating missing teenager

By MAARIV

04/23/2024 07:15 AM

US to take aim at Chinese banks aiding Russia war effort, WSJ reports

By REUTERS