Al Mayadeen English
"Israel's" government has pushed through yet another expansion of its 2025 budget, exposing the spiraling cost of its wars on Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran while ordinary citizens face cuts in public services. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet approved a 30 billion shekel ($8.9 billion) hike on Tuesday, equivalent to 1.5% of GDP. The revision comes only five months after the Knesset passed the original budget, revealing how "Israel's" war machine is consuming national resources at unprecedented speed. Here’s what it’s really costing.
Cyril Zenda
Hamzah Rifaat
How Trump’s aid cuts gave China and Russia a strategic edge in Africa
The US decision to cut aid to Africa has triggered a shift in the region’s geopolitical landscape. As traditional support wanes, new players are stepping in, reshaping alliances and influencing the continent’s future.
