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2024.01.15 22:31 GMT+8

Israel cabinet passes amended budget adding $15 billion for war

Updated 2024.01.15 22:31 GMT+8
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Israel's cabinet on Monday passed an amended 2024 state budget adding 55 billion shekels ($15 billion) of extra spending, the Finance Ministry said.

The extra funding includes money for defense and compensation for those impacted by the war, along with higher allocations for healthcare, police, welfare and education. 

Source(s): Reuters
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