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Smotrich: I stand by coalition deals that will see billions go to ultra-Orthodox
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says he fully stands behind coalition deals that will funnel billions of shekels to the ultra-Orthodox parties in the next budget.
Smotrich’s comments come after major networks revealed yesterday that some NIS 5 billion ($1.37 billion) of that budget will be funneled to meet Haredi demands.
The sum had not been previously known as, unusually, the cabinet only approved the outlines of the budget in February amid intense disagreements, leaving it to the Knesset to handle the brass tacks.
“We are proud of our investment in strengthening Jewish identity,” Smotrich says.
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