2015 Budget

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Knesset approves first reading of the Budget Law for 2015-2016. Opposition angry due to absence of PM and Finance Minister.

Defense Minister orders that the IDF’s move to the Negev be stopped, cites differences with Treasury over defense budget.

Committee chairman vows debates on budget 'will continue to January' if needed, as Knesset discusses 333.3 billion shekel budget.

58 MKs vote in favor of the 2015 state budget, with 46 voting against. Minister Peretz absent during vote.

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's business deals, placement of Lapid as minister are 'political ploys' that hurt the people .

After 10 hours of discussion, the Cabinet approved the state budget proposal for 2015.

Defense system to receive an additional 6 billion shekels in 2015, according to last minute agreement between PM and Finance Minister.