The Knesset Finance Committee approved NIS 2.7 billion in budget transfers and more than NIS 5.6 billion in commitment authorization yesterday, according to Dafna Liel (N12). The approved allocations include NIS 75 million for the Ministry of Heritage, NIS 52 million for archaeology in Judea and Samaria, and NIS 4 million for Torah research institutes. The coalition will seek to bring remaining budgets, including Haredi education and settlement, for approval next week.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (16:30) that the Finance Committee had approved the transfers. This report, from Dafna Liel (N12), adds that NIS 245 million of the approved amounts are coalition funds, with specific allocations including NIS 75 million for the Ministry of Heritage, NIS 52 million for archaeology in Judea and Samaria, and NIS 4 million for Torah research institutes. The coalition intends to seek approval for the remaining budgets, including Haredi education and settlement, next week.
2 developments
- DevelopingKnesset Finance Committee approves NIS 54.79 million for Haredi development authority hours before expected dispersal
- DevelopingFinance Committee to meet Wednesday for additional Haredi budget transfers, N12 reports
- DevelopingFinance Committee approves NIS 36M transfer from strong municipalities to weaker religious councils
- DevelopingOpposition alleges NIS 7 million illegally transferred before Finance Committee approval
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