Israeli lawmakers finish budget prep ahead of crucial votes next week
According to Israeli law, the budgets must pass by May 29 at midnight. If they do not pass on time, the Knesset disperses automatically and Israel heads to an election.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is seen pointing downwards at a Religious Zionist Party faction meeting in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023.(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)ByELIAV BREUERUpdated: