Budget
Lapid calls on Netanyahu to convene defense budget committee, release NIS 11b. to IDF
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Netanyahu to convene the defense budget committee and release NIS 11 billion for urgent military purchases.
On the way to an Israeli AI crisis: Avi Simhon’s unusual warning
Ankara raises defense spending by 229%, aiming to develop own technologies
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
Israel's government risks unity by advancing divisive laws amid ongoing war with Iran - editorial
As Israel continues to face war, the government's focus on divisive legislation is distracting from critical wartime priorities and risking further division within the country.
Gov't adds NIS 2.6 billion to defense, raising state budget by NIS 32 billion due to war
The funds were to be used for classified equipment, which the government cited as an “urgent and immediate need” to provide an operational response to the ongoing war.
Bank of Israel warns budget could worsen deficit, debt ratio
The cabinet decided to increase the defense budget for this year by NIS 32 billion and allocate an additional reserve of about NIS 13 billion for defense and civilian needs
Gov't approves new defense budget during war, NIS 5b. allocation to haredim, settlements
Coalition funds are part of the national budget and are determined during coalition negotiations after elections when forming a government.
Netanyahu, Smotrich to 'set aside' haredi draft law, approve billions in defense funding for war
“The costly campaign requires a special budget with the addition of tens of billions of shekels for the war effort,” Netanyahu said.
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Knesset votes to split Arrangements Bill amid haredi parties' threats over state budget
The two parties threatened to vote against the coalition amid disagreements over the controversial haredi draft bill being advanced in the Knesset.
US President Trump signs budget with $4 billion for Israel, ban on UNRWA funding
The measure includes provisions restricting US funding to several international institutions. It bars financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees,
Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer
By law, failure to pass the budget by March 31 leads to an automatic collapse of the government and snap elections within about 90 days.
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.
