Israel approves £650m public spending cuts to fund defence
Opposition politicians have criticised the government for protecting coalition allocations while slashing funding for public services
Assessment
The £650m cut shifts the fiscal burden onto public services while leaving coalition allocations intact, a choice that will sharpen Israel's internal political divide. Opposition criticism reflects a broader question about how defence needs are prioritized when coalition partnerships carry their own price. Watch whether the cuts survive budget negotiations or get reshaped under political pressure.