Spain Bans US Warplanes Amid Iran Tensions
The Israeli parliament has passed its annual budget, a significant move that averts immediate early elections and allows Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government to potentially serve out its term. This $270 billion budget, the largest in Israel’s history, includes a substantial increase for the Ministry of Defense amidst ongoing conflicts, necessitating cuts in other areas. The budget’s passage, however, has been met with fierce opposition, particularly regarding increased funding for ultra-Orthodox communities, which critics argue is misallocated during wartime and amidst societal tensions over military service. The late-night session was further disrupted by missile alerts from Iran, highlighting the volatile security situation surrounding these political developments.
John Q. Hosedrinker