Budget
Government submits 2026 budget to Knesset, Smotrich vows passage despite rifts
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that the government was "determined to pass it [the state budget] on first reading,” during a press conference at the Knesset on Monday.
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Defense Ministry director-general says Israel returned too quickly to pre-Oct. 7 budget approach
2025 budget to include freeze of annual social security benefit increase, Smotrich says
Smotrich presented what he deemed the "central principles and budget framework," and did not lay out expected budgets in specific ministries.
Smotrich calls on budget dep. head to resign, accuses him of failing to comply with his policies
Smotrich's response to Gardos reflects the existing tension between the finance minister and one of the most important economic figures in the country.
Netanyahu and Smotrich discuss 2025 budget amid critique of delays
The two discussed the budget's framework and different alternatives for its structure, with the goal of supporting the war efforts
Finance Ministry reports savings on national budget if the haredi community enlists
Head of Budget Department at Finance Ministry, Yogev Gardos, advocated for broad conscription in Israel, proposing benefits and savings, prompting debate and committee action.
Israeli leaders kick off 2025 budget talks as war costs push up 2024 deficit
Netanyahu and economic officials discuss Israel's 2025 budget amid fiscal challenges from ongoing conflict, aiming for parliamentary approval by year-end amidst rising deficit concerns.
Gov't to approve 1.03% cut-off in ministries' budget for aid to Gaza border communities - report
The benefits for the evacuees will be financed by a sweeping 1% budget cut.
Is the 2025 budget Israel's next social powder keg? - analysis
The budget is an opportunity for the government to show the public it is prioritizing the needs of the many.
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.
Budget deficit could pass 10% at years end, opposition MKs warn
The result is that ahead of the 2025 budget, the state will either need to reduce its spending, which could affect its ability to provide services; or raise taxes.
No matter how big, Israel's defense budget alone can't provide security
Former INSS head says security is dependent on a diplomatic process, not just budgetary increase.
