Proposal, put on agenda late Saturday night, would include an across-the-board budget cut to fund move demanded by Haredi parties; Lapid: This government 'doesn't have a heart'
Eli Ben-Shem, representing families who've lost loved ones, warns some planned appearances may cause trouble; top Netanyahu aide denies refusing to meet, says cabinet raised topic
After warnings by police chief and AG, several cabinet members express disapproval of move, yet vote in favor; Lapid decries measure handing far-right minister ‘a private militia’
With ministers to vote on plan, Shabtai warns of 'disastrous consequences' of a competing force, Baharav-Miara stresses legal difficulties; all ministries to see cuts to pay for it
Party reportedly threatening to oppose state budget if funding not made the same as non-Haredi schools; but Channel 12 says treasury officials don't remember such a big hike
Tourism minister boycotts vote over plan to end VAT tax exemption for tourists; PM's plan for free education for kids under 3 not included, but ministers commit to advancing it
Decision is a win for environmental and civil society groups; a blow to the cabinet, which asked for a five year-extension for companies that once did business with the shah's Iran
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