Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is preparing to approve a significant increase to the 2025 state budget, adding billions of shekels, with a portion allocated for humanitarian aid to Gaza. Most of the new funds will be directed toward defense spending, while other ministries face a substantial budget cut, except for the Defense Ministry. The move has sparked opposition from several ministers and political parties, who argue that the cuts will negatively impact security in educational institutions and funding for ultra-Orthodox schools. Disagreements over the allocation of resources and priorities have led to threats of voting against the proposal, highlighting ongoing tensions within the government coalition.

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