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Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements amid war with Hamas, pressure for Palestinian state
Legal Affairs correspondent Sarah Ben-Nun explains the context of settlement approval, touching on expansion during the Israel-Hamas War, IDF operations in the West Bank, and more.
Gov't approves establishment of 22 new West Bank settlements
Finance Ministry, Teachers Union reach agreement in wake of teacher strikes
Court rules: Teachers who took sick leave as protest must return to work
'It's about more than money': Uncertainty remains over end to teacher strike despite deal
Despite new understandings between the Finance Ministry and the Teachers’ Union, it remains unclear whether disruptions in the education system will soon come to an end.
Gov't members to raise own salaries while teachers strike over budget cuts - report
Just one day earlier, Smotrich wrote a letter to teachers, assuring them that rumors of government members receiving a pay raise are false.
‘You are being incited with lies’: Smotrich denies Finance Ministry responsible for teacher pay cuts
Smotrich claimed there were necessary budget cuts across multiple sectors as a result of the war's growing cost.
Education Ministry backs teachers' strike on budget cuts to salaries
Benny Gantz expressed his support for the teachers as well and criticized Netanyahu's conduct on the matter.
High Court cannot force government to retain Bar as Shin Bet head, says Smotrich
"The responsibility for Israel's security lies with the government, and therefore, the authority [to fire Bar] rests with it," Smotrich said.
Knesset tensions rise as opposition seeks to block budget cuts
Israel’s 2025 budget faces opposition pushback over proposed spending cuts, potentially delaying its approval ahead of the March 31 deadline.
Purim Spiel: Israel solves economic crisis by just printing more money
Purim Shpiel: The following is a satirical article from The Jerusalem Post's annual parodic Purim page, The Jerusalem Roast. Enjoy!
They can't keep doing reserves forever: Families react to new benefits initiative
The plan includes benefits for combat soldiers and aims to take "meaningful steps" to deepen appreciation and aid for reservists.
Israel to expand financial benefits for reservists and their families
The initiative will include an allocation of around 3 billion shekels to implement measures to increase the recognition and support of reservists through financial assistance.
Israel deficit at 5.3% of GDP, NIS 16.7 billion surplus since start of 2025, Finance Min. estimates
This follows significant tax changes that were implemented at the start of 2025 – one of the measures put in place to contend with the economic impacts of the Israel-Hamas War.
National Security Min. budget to reach record NIS 28b. as number of security prisoners grows
In response to the sharp rise in security prisoners, NIS 1.9 billion will be allocated to the Israel Prison Service for the construction of new detention facilities.
