Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Israel's government approved a budget of 12.5 million shekels (USD 3.5 million) to strengthen the social resilience in time of emergency of the country's Druze and Circassian Communities located in the Galilee, and on Mt. Carmel as well as the Golan Heights, in the context of the war in Gaza and as part of the national plan to strengthen and advance the socio-economic development of the Druze and Circassian communities. World News | Israel Recognises Druze, Circassian Contributions to National Defense.