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Political reporter Ariela Karmel and tech editor Sharon Wrobel join host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
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As the government coalition advances a bill aimed at scrapping some of the offenses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial for, Karmel reviews this latest step in a series of efforts by the coalition to protect him.
Karmel also discusses the crux of an ongoing conflict between the High Court and the coalition concerning an investigation into the supervision of the ultra-Orthodox school system and how the Finance Ministry is handling the transfer of funds to Haredi schools.
Following the central bank’s recent decision to lower interest rates, Wrobel notes that it’s a sign of support for the economy, given the lower inflation rate and strong shekel currency, despite the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire.
Wrobel also reviews the recent farmers’ protests about importing milk to Israel, a reform that would threaten the smaller dairy farms in a market of relatively few milk suppliers and manufacturers.
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For further reading:
Coalition advances bill to cancel the criminal charge that Netanyahu faces in his trial
High Court orders state to disclose ultra-Orthodox school curriculum and oversight
In bold move, central bank cuts interest rates for 2nd straight time after ceasefire
Hundreds of farmers protest ‘destructive’ dairy reform plan at junctions nationwide
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