Budget
Finance Ministry austerity plan revealed: Rent tax and tax credits for parents
Despite the lack of a government, senior Finance Ministry officials are already preparing the 2027-2028 budget, seeking austerity measures to cover massive defense spending.
Finance Ministry prepares plan to prevent increase in deficit, fund defense, for next government
The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'
Lapid calls on Netanyahu to convene defense budget committee, release NIS 11b. to IDF
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war costs, other bills - report
Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg told lawmakers of the cost in phone calls earlier this week, according to the report.
End of tax exemption: Tax Authority move will cost property owners dearly in Israel
The move was formulated by the Finance Ministry led by Budget Commissioner and Chief Economist due to rising spending and need for revenue. Next government will approve a two-year budget in 2027.
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.
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.
Israel just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M, experts claim it won’t work
Israel has quadrupled its public diplomacy budget to $730 million, but experts say no amount of PR can reverse damage caused by policy and the war in Gaza.
While IDF soldiers fight, Israel's government rewards draft dodgers - opinion
So, you pick up your rifle, and you fight. But then, somewhere between operations, you get an update on the news back home. In Jerusalem, you read, the government has passed the annual budget...
Bank of Israel keeps rate unchanged, cuts growth forecast
Ministry of Finance director general Ilan Rom also announced his resignation following the passage of the 2026 state budget by the Knesset
Protesters block Knesset entrance following approval of 2026 state budget
"While the Israeli public is sitting in shelters, the government of massacre approves a pig-sized budget," the protesters stated.
Netanyahu seeks to avoid snap vote as Iran war gives no boost in polls
Nearly four weeks into a war that has so far failed to achieve the toppling of Iran's clerical rulers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly looking to stave off early elections.
Knesset says Finance Ministry acted unlawfully on haredi funding transfers
Knesset officials say haredi funds were distributed before approval, raising legal concerns ahead of a High Court hearing on the dispute.
