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Lebanon Debate
Netanyahu balances security and funds
The article focused on the ongoing debate within Israel regarding the security budget versus coalition funding for 2026. Data from the Ministry of Finance revealed that about 60% of the allocated funds remain unpledged and can be canceled, opening the possibility of redirecting around 3 billion shekels to the security budget instead of cutting public services for citizens. This situation strengthens the demands from the opposition led by Yair Lapid, who is calling for a reduction in coalition funding in exchange for increased security allocations. Since April, the government has approved programs and allocations totaling hundreds of millions to billions of shekels, including funding for projects in settlements, Jewish education, and Jewish identity, placing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government in a dilemma between funding security and maintaining public services.
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