The Knesset Finance Committee, chaired by MK Hanoch Milwidsky, approved the reduced budget for the Central Elections Committee for 2026, set at approximately 690 million shekels — 50 million less than the amount requested by the Elections Committee. The budget was approved following a heated confrontation between the committee chairman and opposition members, who argued that the attempt to delay approval is an attempt to undermine the proper management of Knesset elections.

