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The finance minister suggests that Israel should only support the move if the Palestinian Authority is removed as a member.
The finance minister spoke as the coalition restarts the legislative process.
“The United States opposes such unilateral actions that make a two-state solution more difficult to achieve and are an obstacle to peace,” stated Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesman.
Cabinet reduces red tape as Minister Bezalel Smotrich gets promised authority.
“I came here to strengthen and embrace the Jewish community in Paris,” said Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
The price of goods and services has continued to rise since the government was sworn in.
An interview with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
The 2023 budget is 484 billion shekels ($132 billion) and the 2024 budget is 514 billion shekels ($140 billion).
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Samaria Regional Council head hail the move • Washington “deeply troubled,” says U.S. Embassy spokesperson.
The evacuated community of Homesh in northern Samaria, Nov. 17, 2022. Photo by Nasser Ishtayeh/Flash90.
IDF general signs order allowing Jews to return to Homesh
Reversal of the disengagement ban also annexes the community to the Samaria Regional Council.
The “Arnona Fund” would see wealthier municipalities subsidize poorer ones with local business property taxes.
The credit agency’s decision is “an expression of confidence in the correct economic policy that we are leading,” says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.