Finance Ministry

Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line

According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.

By ASAF ZAGRIZAK/GLOBES/TNS
23/09/2023

Why do most Americans rely on parents for financial support as adults?

Researchers looked at various ways in which these adults exchanged financial and residential support with their parents over time

Israeli high schoolers to strike amid teachers dispute with government

The Secondary Schools Teachers Organization was expected to lift the sanctions when the new school year began after it came to agreements with the Finance Ministry at the last second.

Israel averts high school strikes in 'phenomenal' deal with teachers

The agreements, which the Secondary School Teachers' Association described as a "phenomenal achievement," will be detailed in due course, it said.

Israel to bring in thousands of foreign caregivers for people with disabilities

The agreement comes following months of negotiations between the ministries and the organizations in order to come to a resolution prior to the beginning of the new school year.

Smotrich unfreezes funds for Israeli Arabs after security chiefs meeting

As part of the agreement reached, the funds will be transferred from the Finance Ministry to the Interior Ministry, which will then allocate and move the funds over to Arab local councils.

Israel's coalition and opposition are united against Bezalel Smotrich

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By withholding funds that were allocated to the Arab population, the finance minister has unwittingly united the coalition and opposition.

11/08/2023

Netanyahu backs funds freeze targeting Arab sector, says Smotrich

The finance minister is reportedly withholding NIS 200 million for east Jerusalem development because it included NIS 2.5m. in funding for Arab students.

Smotrich freezes NIS 200m. destined for Arab sector

Many Arab communities currently lack classrooms and schools – approximately 305 are needed throughout the country – and part of the grant was intended for constructing schools.

Smotrich again signs tax order to keep gas price from rising

The price of gas will remain at NIS 6.85 per liter.

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