“This is an important day and a big victory for the coalition,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after the adoption of budget legislation that he considers “crucial for Israel’s security and economy” .
In a detailed statement, the head of government firmly defended the economic management of his Finance Minister, stressing that “the Israeli economy shows resilience” despite “the longest and most costly war in the history of Israel.” Israel”. “The results speak for themselves: the shekel, the stock market, high-tech, bonds. The Israeli economy demonstrates its resilience and confidence in our policy,” he said.
Faced with criticism, notably from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, Netanyahu stressed that “the Israeli police have received significant raises over the past two years”, adding that “the 2025 budget provides for a significant increase in the ministry’s budget of National Security.
“There is no greater irresponsibility than destabilizing the coalition at this time or risking the fall of a right-wing government,” Netanyahu warned, calling on “all members of the coalition, including the Minister Ben Gvir, to stop undermining the coalition and endangering the existence of a right-wing government at a crucial moment in Israel’s history.”
The Prime Minister also spoke of “huge opportunities for cooperation with our American friends” for the years to come, emphasizing the importance of maintaining governmental stability in the current context.
