Finance Ministry
Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
The costs largely match US estimates of its own expenditures during the war, while Iran has estimated its war losses at $145 billion.
Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
High Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer
Knesset advances compensation for businesses impacted by war, benefits for reservists
Senior Ukrainian minister Taras Kachka to visit Israel in first since Russia's invasion
Taras Kachka, Deputy Prime Minister responsible for European integration and trade, will head a delegation to Israel in two weeks.
Behind the scenes: Noa Tishby and Nissim from "Kupa Rashit" in a campaign for Migdal Insurance
This has never happened before: the surprising connection between the precise presenter and Nissim, the lover of shortcuts, is going to break the screen. All the details and secrets from the hot set
Systemic failures in Israel's support for reservists during Gaza war, comptroller warns
Englman concluded that the state must now commit to sweeping structural reforms.
Israel's Consumer Price Index up 0.5% in October, while home prices fall again
Annual inflation in Israel remains unchanged at 2.5%, keeping inflation well below the upper limit of the Bank of Israel's annual target range of 3%.
Your Taxes: Beware of ‘trapped profits’ taxation in international cases
Trapped profits refer to undistributed profits on which “only” 23% company tax was paid. In many cases, the profits were plowed back into the business of the company concerned.
Bezalel Smotrich clashes with IDF over security budget cuts after Gaza war’s end
The IDF is still furious with Smotrich and the government for failing to draft haredim in large numbers, which would ease the service time of other sectors.
Israel considering tax exemption for new immigrants during first two years of residency
The ministry said the reform is part of the state budget presented this week and aims to encourage Aliyah and strengthen integration into Israeli society and the economy.
Smotrich: Israel 'close to killing' Hamas terrorists in tunnels, no 'safe passage' for them
Rejecting a Hamas exchange proposal, Smotrich emphasizes eliminating terrorists and backs Israel’s independence in Gaza, despite ongoing US involvement in stabilization efforts.
Israel entered war without economic emergency preparedness, Comptroller report finds
A new report warns that a lack of fiscal preparedness exposed deep weaknesses in Israel's wartime economy, leading to budget breaches and future borrowing risks.
Smotrich: Gaza real estate 'bonanza' could finance war, rehab northern towns
“There’s a real estate bonanza there. This is how it pays for itself. I’ve started negotiations with the Americans. I’m not joking. I had a serious conversation with them," Smotrich said.
