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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Melanie Lidman

Israeli parliament passes budget, allowing Netanyahu to avoid early elections

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Israel’s parliament on Monday passed its annual budget in a marathon overnight session, ensuring that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government can complete its term until the fall.

Israel needed to pass a budget before April 1 in order to avoid triggering early elections. Netanyahu still reserves the right to call will not call early elections before then if he wants.

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