Trajtenberg

Combat Soldier's Grant Doubled, Yisrael Beitenu Takes Credit

Lieberman's party takes credit for doubling soldier's discharge grant, and housing benefits for working families.

Opposition parties slam the Netanyahu administration over its approval of Trajtenberg. Kadima: Israel needs budget overhaul.

21 ministers voted in favor, 8 against. Netanyahu saves face after failing to get approval last week. Shas opposes report.

Trajtenberg says successive governments let prices skyrocket, leaving Israelis facing the same struggles despite economic growth.

Not clear if Cabinet will vote on the Committee's main recommendations or not.

Despite objections by three coalition factions, Netanyahu will not wait with cabinet vote on reforms.

The government will discuss Trajtenberg findings – but without a vote. Decision follows pressure from within the coalition.

Hareidi-religious MKs outraged: Trajtenberg targets hareidi community without offering solutions.

Labor Federation issues veiled warning: if Trajtenberg findings are “insufficient,” Histadrut will respond.

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