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News and updates about Budget Cuts
Emergency meeting of Hesder Rabbis
Budget cuts force rabbis to ask Prime Minister for emergency assistance to keep yeshivas open next year.
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
'I feel for those whose medications won't be covered'
Orly Levi-Abekasis, senior Labor-Gesher candidate, slams budget cuts preventing government subsidies for additional medications.
Budget cuts will fund underground fence - and afternoon programs
Proposed budget cuts eliminate 260 jobs, to provide funding for arson victims, afternoon programs.
White House to discuss budget cuts to the Palestinian Authority
White House holds meeting to decide response to PA's behavior towards US, no actions expected to be taken immediately.
Deri: Claims against haredi Israelis “border on incitement”
Interior Minister expresses outrage at the claims that budget cuts were designed to transfer funds to the haredi public.
IDF Plays Down Controversy over Overhaul Plan
No 'world war' between IDF and government, IDF spokesperson assures, after controversy over mass layoffs.
Ya'alon Warns Against Cuts to Defense Budget
"We must not reach a point where we'll look back and say that our failure to invest in security was irresponsible," warns Defense Minister.
Ya'alon: Gaza War Cost Military $2.5 Billion
Defense Minister summarizes war at economic conference, says budget cuts to come - and Hamas's arsenal not entirely gone.
Protective Edge NIS 1.9 Billion Bill Comes Due
The government on Sunday ratified an across-the-board 2% cut in the state budget to pay for Operation Protective Edge
Defense Ministry Demanding NIS 20 Billion
Already, the state budget is being slashed to pay for war costs - and even more slashing is likely in the coming months
Budget Cuts? Hebrew University Students Fight Back
Protests erupt on Mount Scopus campus after Humanities department cuts funds for second time in three years.
Top Pilot Calls IAF Training Cuts 'a Disaster'
The state may save money by allowing the IDF to suspend air force training, but the savings could cost Israelis a lot, says a top pilot.
IAF 'Ready to Protect,' Officials Say
IAF officials reassure the public: despite budget cuts, Israel can handle any threat - especially in the North.
'IDF More Advanced And Accurate Than Ever'
Army source reveals airstrike preparation time since 2006 dropped from half hour to two minutes, ground maneuvers key despite budget cuts.
Hospital Protests Snowball
Medical centers across Israel to protest Sunday in solidarity with strikers at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.
IDF Weighs Shorter Service for Non-Combat Soldiers
Special committee to examine the possibility of determining length of military service by importance of position.
Bank of Israel: Fewer Services, More Taxes Likely
Israelis are set to face a “double whammy” in 2014, with budget cuts affecting many services along with higher taxes.
Report: Govt. to Make Major Cuts in Postal Service
The government is hoping to get rid of some 2,000 workers in the Israel Post Office, as part of a major fat-cutting operation, reports said
Proposal: Prime Minister to Get Own Airplane?
After public backlash for not attending Mandela funeral, proposal for private plane, 'Israeli White House' to be discussed Sunday.
IDF to Cut 40% of Staff Serving Outside Army Ranks
Move to affect non-IDF military personnel, such as police, Mossad, and the Shin Bet. Hareidim may replace lost manpower.
Lawmakers Warn: US Military 'Not Ready to Deploy'
Senior lawmakers warn US military unprepared to deploy as a result of military budget cuts; danger to soldiers as training reduced.
MK Mozes: Budget Cuts Punished Measure for Measure
Hareidi MK warns: Unemployment, EU boycott the result of Israel’s budget cuts.
Foreign Yeshiva Student Budget to be Restored
MK Slomiansky (Bayit Yehudi), Finance Minister, agree to cancel 50M shekel cut for all streams.
Lapid Sorry, but Not for Budget Cuts
Lapid seeks forgiveness for failing to bring civil marriage, Sabbath busing, and hareidi enlistment to Israel.
Orbach: Bennett Fought Lapid for Yeshiva Budget
Orbach reports ‘bitter’ fight for yeshiva funding, calls to stop criticizing Bennett over cuts.
Bayit Yehudi MKs Demand Timetables for Budgets
Ahead of a faction meeting, MKs say this time they will not be content with promises.
'Budget Cut Harms Entire World of Torah'
Heads of yeshivas in Israel decide to “take off the gloves” and make their voices heard against a harsh budget cut.
Opposition Slams Lapid for Child Allowance Cuts
"The well-fed government of Netanyahu, Lapid and Bennett chooses the easiest victims," charges Yechimovich.
Lapid Proud of ‘Historic’ Child Benefits Cut
‘We’re moving from benefits culture to work culture,’ Finance Minister boasts as child benefits are slashed.
It’s Official: Child Benefits to be Cut
Parents to children will see a cut in monthly income as the government votes to scale back child payments.
Government Approves 4% Cut
Cabinet votes to approve 4% budget cut. Lapid: This is necessary to avoid bankruptcy.
Expert: 'Small, Smart' IDF may be a Stupid Idea
A similar line of thinking and planning preceded the Second Lebanon War, "and the army paid dearly for it."
Gantz: Army will have to Shrink
Chief of Staff comments on changing character of warfare: “The enemy is not always visible"
Bayit Yehudi MK: Cut to Yeshiva Budgets not Final
MK Ayelet Shaked thinks massive cut in the state budget for yeshivas will eventually be averted
Gantz Unveils IDF Restructuring Plan
Thousands of permanent service soldiers will be let go and some units will be shut down as the IDF restructures.
Activist Slams Lapid, ‘Worse than Netanyahu’
Organizer of ‘social justice’ rallies declares Lapid a disappointment, calls for new protests.
Hareidi MK to US: Don’t Let Israel Discriminate
MK Eichler tells ambassador Dan Shapiro that Israel’s budget cuts will discriminate against American yeshiva students.
Litzman Attacks Lapid: He Knows Nothing on Economy
Litzman calls Lapid ignorant, and wonders why he could cancel dental care for children, but not a tax hike.
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