
Israel Approves Significant Increase in Defense Spending Budget
Israel's parliament has approved the 2026 budget, which includes a substantial increase in military spending as the country continues to engage in wars on multiple fronts.
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Israel's parliament has approved the 2026 budget, which includes a substantial increase in military spending as the country continues to engage in wars on multiple fronts.

Israel's parliament is set to vote on an additional €8.3 billion military budget to fund operations in Iran and Lebanon, amidst ongoing bombardments and reservist call-ups.

PM Modi, in an address to Israel's parliament, the Knesset, said that defence relations between the nations are an "important pillar" of the partnership.

Israel's parliament is debating a highly controversial draft death penalty bill, which UN experts warn violates the right to life and discriminates against Palestinians.

Israel's parliament is set to vote on the 2026 budget, which includes a significant increase in military expenditures as the country is engaged in conflicts on multiple fronts.
Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.

PM Modi's engagements will include his address to Israel's parliament, wide-ranging talks with Netanyahu and a meeting with President Isaac Herzog.

Legislation initiated by the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, which seeks to impose the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of certain offenses, has advanced to a final vote in Israel's parliament, drawing mounting criticism from opponents and rights groups.
Israel's parliament is advancing legislation that would ban mixed-gender prayer at Jerusalem's Western Wall, a move sparking controversy.

Israel's parliament is debating a controversial draft bill to reintroduce the death penalty, with opponents, including the UN, raising concerns that it disproportionately targets Palestinians.