Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced a 50 million shekel cut to the Knesset budget, the fourth such cut since the start of his term. The cut brings total cuts initiated by Ohana to 376 million shekels, according to the announcement.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana announced a fourth budget cut of 50 million shekels, bringing the total cuts initiated during his tenure to 376 million shekels. The cut follows three previous cuts totaling 326 million shekels. The announcement comes as the Knesset nears its scheduled dissolution on July 17, as previously reported, with a busy legislative period underway. The cuts are part of Ohana's stated efforts to streamline parliamentary spending.
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