Israeli Government Budget
Israel’s 'bloated, unstable' gov't harms public service, wastes millions each year, report finds
State Comptroller Englman recommends limiting ministries, ending duplication, and requiring full staffing and budget groundwork before government powers are reshuffled.
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
Welfare, wage, and ministry cuts: Treasury unveils plan for 2025 budget
The budget outline includes closing five ministries and numerous budget cuts to ministries, which may bring resistance from ministers and slow its passage through the Knesset.
Here's why now is the most critical and opportune time to invest in Israeli AI tech - opinion
As the war that began on October 7 continues, Israel faces critical challenges in security, energy, and the economy, the nation must turn to its innovative spirit: AI technology.
NIS 727 billion budget expansion passes in Knesset as Israel-Hamas War continues
The Knesset approved a second 2024 budget, driven by the Israel-Hamas war, with 57 votes for and 51 against.
Smotrich advances extra-budgetary war funds despite Finance min professional warning
Finance Minister Smotrich seeks approval for a NIS 3 billion fund to cover war expenses, sparking internal tension over Israel's budget management.
Government announces extension of evacuations from North, South
The evacuation extensions will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.
Israel's 2025 budget: Smotrich announces changes to how budget built, work to start this week
Per the minister's instructions, presentations on the budget will be held over two focused days instead of over the course of months.
Netanyahu, Smotrich blame each other for price hikes
"It is inconceivable that the concern for the PA and terror funds that it pays to families of terrorists will be more important than the citizens of Israel," Smotrich wrote.
'Dermer promised the Saudis a Palestinian state': Liberman hits back at government
Liberman, chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, criticized the government's budget plan and raised concerns that cabinet member Dermer made commitments to the Saudis about a Palestinian state.
Israel's Knesset passes national budget as Netanyahu reaches last-minute deal
In an unexpected development, Agriculture Minister Dichter threatened to not support the budget over cuts to agricultural research, leading to an announced delay.
Israel's Knesset begins marathon debate on new 2024 budget
Although the 2024 budget is highly likely to be passed into law by Wednesday, many controversial factors remain on the agenda, namely funding for the haredi education system.
