Gov't greenlights NIS 13b. for shelters, infrastructure in Israel's North
The Israeli government has approved a budget of NIS 13 billion for shelters and infrastructure in the northern region of the country. Prime Minister Netanyahu highlighted the proposal as a collaborative effort with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. This decision comes amid ongoing security concerns, particularly related to threats from Hezbollah.
- ▪The Israeli government has allocated NIS 13 billion for northern infrastructure and shelters.
- ▪Prime Minister Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are credited with the proposal.
- ▪The funding aims to enhance security in response to threats from Hezbollah.
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Gov't greenlights NIS 13b. for shelters, infrastructure in Israel's NorthNetanyahu issued a statement shortly after the approval, naming the proposal as his and Smotrich's product, although the prime minister was absent for much of the approval meeting on Tuesday evening.Follow us on GoogleIsraeli security forces at the scene where a house was hit by an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon in Metula near the Israeli-Lebanese border, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)
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