Smotrich budget tussel: 'Attempt to weaken civil society undermines foundations of country'
Bezalel Smotrich invited the head of the Budget Department to resign if he could not comply with Smotrich's policies, shaking confidence in the ministry's economic management.
Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks with Ministry of Finance Budget Commissioner Yogev Gardos a press conference at the Ministry of Finance in Jerusalem on October 19, 2023(photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON/FLASH90)ByEVE YOUNGUpdated:
