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March 30, 2026
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Israeli parliament passes record state budget

Israeli parliament passes record state budget

The spending bill, totaling 850.6 billion shekels (about 271 billion U.S. dollars), passed by a vote of 62 to 55, as the largest in Israel's history. The defense ministry alone will receive more than 142 billion shekels (around 45 billion dollars), also a record allocation. Kenya..

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The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has approved its record-breaking 2026 state budget. The approval averted a government collapse and a snap election.

  • The budget totals 850.6 billion shekels (approximately 271 billion U.S. dollars).
  • The defense ministry secured a record allocation of over 142 billion shekels (around 45 billion dollars).
  • Approval was secured on Monday in the final reading, narrowly avoiding automatic government collapse under Israeli law.

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